Wow, this is a true hacker at work. Getting things done rather than yelling around. Thank you so much for this.
Don't like iOS6's (lack of) transit directions? You need this.
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#22Has everyone forgotten http://maps.google.com ? From what I can tell you can get transit direction from their website and even place a shortcut to your Home Screen.
But then what would all the blogs complain about?
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#23Has everyone forgotten http://maps.google.com ? From what I can tell you can get transit direction from their website and even place a shortcut to your Home Screen.
It's not as good as the native maps app. In fact, I was just using it today. It's still slow and buggy (doesn't respond to all the taps).
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#24Can anybody explain why Google can't simply make a version of google maps that is installable through Safari (they way Steve wanted apps to be delivered?) You need absolutely no permission from Apple, and their app already works on the web (just used it to get directions, in fact).
Possibly they might not have been interested in fixing their competitor's mistakes for them.
Bing is a competitor to Google.
IOS is a complement, which Google is trying to make a commodity through Android (and Chrome, its involvment is Google Fiber as well as its monetary donations to Firefox).
Google has no issue with IOS having access to excellent apps. They just don't want them to get a monopoly position.
Re: Don't like iOS6's (lack of) transit directions? You need this.
#25Wow, this is a true hacker at work. Getting things done rather than yelling around. Thank you so much for this.
Agreed. This is a refreshing submission after all of these rant-y blog posts we've been seeing lately.
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#26Sweet! Any plans to put this on the app store? I'd love to recommend an easy fix for my parents that doesn't involve my dev certs.
Oh, and I'll happily pay for the app... Somewhere between $0 and $5 seems about right.
Re: Don't like iOS6's (lack of) transit directions? You need this.
#27Co-Founder of Embark here (letsembark.com). We have apps for 12 systems, mostly in the US (BART, Caltrain, NYC, LIRR, MNR, NJT, DC Metro, Philly, CTA, Metra, Boston & London Tube). We also integrate with iOS 6 maps, so our apps should show up for you if they're relevant. In my subjective opinion, it's a way better experience than a google maps web view.
EDIT: Looks like my co-founder David beat me to the punch
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#28Hey guys. David Hodge here from Embark. I just wanted to let you know that we've got you covered for transit directions in many large cities. (And more being added all the time)
Look for Embark in NYC, Washington DC, Boston, London, Chicago, San Francisco. Embark will work underground and has results tailored to each city instead of the very general results you tend to get from Google Transit.
Re: Don't like iOS6's (lack of) transit directions? You need this.
#29Has everyone forgotten http://maps.google.com ? From what I can tell you can get transit direction from their website and even place a shortcut to your Home Screen.
If you use Google's transit maps at all you'd know how it's pretty much a step below the original native Maps app. The only thing going for the mobile web version is bike routes otherwise it's still a below par experience compared to Maps.
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#30How about just sticking with iOS 5 until Apple fixes this? Is it really that important to upgrade to 6? (obviously doesn't apply to the new phone)
The latest doesn't always mean the greatest.