Tip: How to Get Google Maps on iOS 6

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The biggest concern I’ve heard from Apple users about the latest mobile operating system, iOS 6, is that the Maps app has completely changed. It used to be powered by Google, but Apple brought it in house, and unfortunately, it hasn’t been as thoroughly tested, scrutinized, and polished as Google’s maps have been. If you’ve updated to iOS 6 or bought an iPhone 5 (which comes with iOS 6 pre-installed), then you no longer have Google’s engine powering your Maps app, which is rather unfortunate because hands-down Google Maps provides better services and more accurate information than Apple’s Maps. Read the full story at PC Mag.

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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