Apple Maps Underwhelms: What Does it Mean to Consumer Mapping and Professional GIS?

The early verdict is in: Apple Maps on iOS 6 underwhelms the tech press and some users. What does this situation suggest about the state of consumer mapping and are there implications for GIS professionals?...

Quick Take on Apple Maps in iOS 6

With some trepidation I downloaded iOS 6 to my iPhone 4S just to see what all the commotion was about with Apple's new mapping app. So here are some quick observations if you've not yet made the...

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News Update

Schumer Requests Investigation and Standards to Prevent Satnav-using Trucks from Causing Accidents

On Monday, the [NY's US] senator [Schumer] called for a federal investigation into the problem [of truckers using sat nav designed for cars that do not take into account truck height] and for the U.S. Department of Transportation...

Apple Cranking out Maps Corrections (in Scotland)

A user submitting corrections on POIs in Scotland to Apple Maps reports sub 24-hour turnaround for the corrections to be made. - Coolsmartphone via Computerworld

Esri Details Upcoming Tools to Manage ArcGIS Online

Esri hosts a higher ed list for colleges and universities using its software. Last week an educator asked a series of questions regarding how to best implement ArcGIS for his educational institution and how to manage his accounts...

Dead Reckoning for Indoor Mapping and other LBS News

Moustafa Alzantot and Moustafa Youssef at Alexandria University in Egypt have developed an app that crowdsources data from smartphone sensors to construct indoor floorplans automatically. It's called CrowdInside. It uses a variety...

3D Mapping for Flood Control and other Government GIS News

Esri Australia 3D GIS expert Len Olyott said the technology [City Engine] had already transformed major cities in China, the US and Europe and could help towns like Toowoomba develop a more sustainable future. He spoke at the...

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Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications: Schumer Requests Investigation and Standards to Prevent Satnav-using Trucks from Causing Accidents

Health: Applying Geoinformation to Disaster and Risk Management: Impact and Benefits

When natural disasters strike, geospatial information technology can effectively support relief efforts. However, the impacts of these events could be minimized and considerable losses of life and property could be avoided with improved risk...