Monday, November 12, 2012

Apple Maps Find Appalachia in Manhattan

Dear Diary:

I had read the news stories, but I had no idea how bad the new map application was on the iPhone until I tried to use it.

From a link in an e-mail I wanted to find “333 Park Avenue South.” In Manhattan, where I live.

It found that address for me - in Manchester, England.

Once I added “New York, NY” to the address, it brought up the right place. But it was labeled: Appalachian State University.

That's in the mountains of North Carolina. (It happens to be the alma mater of one of my sisters-in-law.)

It looks like Apple has more work - and more apologizing - to do. A lot more.

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