There's a Map for That—Several, Actually

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By Technology Review | 15 June 2012 | 185

Even as it ramps up the competition between the tech titans, Apple's move into maps also serves as a reminder to consumers that these aren't the only companies out there working on mobile mapping apps. There are a number of others, including directions and traffic app Waze and 3-D city mapping app UpNext. Chances are that Google Maps and Apple's forthcoming Maps will be the most popular, but with smart phone and tablet adoption growing at a rapid clip, and continuous improvements in the processing power and memory capacities of mobile devices, and access to high-speed wireless networks, these companies are betting there's some screen space for them, too. Read More