Apple Maps Japan Reboot Start Line:
Here are possible changes I will be on the lookout for:
- Higher contrast cartography with better Japanese text labeling
- Less map vomit: default view with far fewer, better designed icons and 3C icons reserved for map search
- Intelligent indoor mapping for major Japanese stations
- 3D mapping that doesn't obscure surrounding map information
- Traffic, Lane Guidance, Speed Limits and other missing iOS features of Apple Maps Japan
- More Apple collected Japanese map information with missing pieces proved by top tier JP map supplier Zenrin. The less 3rd rate 3rd party JP map data from Yelp, Foursquare and IPC the better
- Destination check lists: smart transit information that updates on the fly and lets me set more than one destination
It will be slow but slow, constant intelligent updates will get Apple Maps Japan where it needs to go and finally deliver a good service for Japanese iOS customers.
(Via Ata Distance)
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