Are Google Maps Staffers Being Tempted by Apple?

Apple is poaching staff from Google Maps to improve its new Maps application, TechCrunch reports . Apple is reportedly seeking employees that have experience working on Google Maps, after it became apparent last week that its own Maps app on iOS 6 just doesn't cut it against the competition. In fact, Apple's Maps app has been pronounced a complete failure for the Cupertino, California company, attracting widespread criticism for its inaccurate locations and poor directions. TechCrunch's unnamed source, who apparently worked at Google Maps on integrating Street View into the service, spilled the beans on Apple's employment strategy. "Many of my co-workers at Google Maps eventually left when their contracts ended or on their own accord," he said. "One guy looked around for other GIS work and ended up at Apple when a recruiter contacted him. He had heard rumors for a while th...

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