Apple’s new 3D flyover feature to surpass Google Street View quality

[dgstorm]

With iOS 6, Apple is finally going to bring out its native mapping app and judging by the screenshots we’ve been seeing so far Google Maps doesn’t stand a chance. It looks like Cupertino has been massively integrating 3D imaging technology thus ensuring that Google’s StreetView will be fully and successfully replaced.

Apple’s incredible 3D maps display brings forth the “Flyoverâ€, a feature that shows users their route from the point of view of an airplane. Even if StreetView enables a view from the ground level, the Apple version is said to be more continuous, while allowing users to actually behold individual streets.

More importantly, the Apple Map app allows users to look at buildings and streets without the annoying overlap of the intensive graphics of the aerial photograph over the 3D model. The transition between the two modes can easily be achieved thanks to a built-in button within the application. Now with Apple being ready to unleash its own map app upon the world.

By Radu

Source: Apple's iOS 6 3D Flyovers aim to be more helpful, less creepy than Google Street View

 

[pyewacket]

I wonder if it will be USA based..or cover the UK as well...as Google does...??

 

[Kaykaykay]

I don't need flyover, but I do use streetview. It comes in handy when trying to find things in unfamiliar cities, for instance. When I'm driving or walking, I can see the streetview of buildings, not the flyover view, lol.

 

[AQ_OC]

Wow...I get to "behold" something.

 

[Kaykaykay]

Wow...I get to "behold" something.

Lol. PR style is over the top. Tries to club you over the head with what's new and amazing. Users usually can figure out for themselves what's useful, though. No need to pimp a product unless in PR.

 

[goofy8275]

I'm excited about the 3D flyovers!

 

[Thearrys]

Can't wait to upgrade to iOS 6 ..

 

[Alan Tsui]

This would be great if I were Superman. However, since I lack the power of flight, I am afraid that I will have to stick with street view even if it is of lesser quality.

 

[digitalexplr]

Actually maps kind of sucks. Not impressed at all.

 

[scifan57]

I'm excited about the 3D flyovers!

Goofy, here's a screenshot of a flyover scene from Apple maps. I think it looks pretty good.

 

[KevinJS]

That's not half bad, sci

Can you try something a bit more down-to-earth, no pun intended. How about the AB-SK border at Lloydminster? Those red poles should stick out like a sore thumb.

 

[skimonkey]

Goofy, here's a screenshot of a flyover scene from Apple maps. I think it looks pretty good.

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Wow, that's really cool Sci!!

 

[scifan57]

That's not half bad, sci

It can zoom in even more. Here's a screenshot at maximum zoom.

 

[goofy8275]

Wow, that's really cool Sci!!

Wow, that's really cool Sci!!!

 

[goofy8275]

It can zoom in even more. Here's a screenshot at maximum zoom.

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That's so cool!