Apple to take on Google maps in 3D
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This is amazing, see video.
Apple rumored to take on Google's 3D maps with superior technology | AppleInsider
Evidence continues to point to Apple actively developing a 3D mapping surface through a combination of acquisitions and in-house development, with recent rumors suggesting that the iPhone maker has acquired a Swedish 3D mapping company.
AppleInsider (www.appleinsider.com)
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It's been around for a while:
http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news/2011/1/17/from-sweden-next-gen2c-nsa-like-3d-maps-thatll-knock-your-socks-off.aspxThe issue will only be: when the world will be scanned with this advanced - but obviously expensive - method? We keep seeing some of those amazing examples but it will be something like Street View probably: the "interesting" or "important" things will soon be available - and nothing else.
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