With iOS 9, Apple Maps will deserve another look

Apple Maps. Just typing the words can drive fear into the heart of any iOS lover.

OK, that might be a little extreme, but for the many users who were burned by Apple Maps with its introduction alongside iOS 6 back in 2012, the app doesn't exactly bring up fond memories.

Apple Maps has improved a lot over the years. At WWDC in June, Apple made a point to note that its mapping app (which is installed by default) is used 3.5 times more than its closest competitor. That competitor, of course, would be Google Maps.

For a lot of users, Google Maps has become the preferred mapping app because it has features that Apple Maps just doesn't. For instance, transit directions. Read more...