Web mapping or an online mapping is the process of using, creating, and distributing maps on the World Wide Web (the Web), usually through the use of Web geographic information systems (Web GIS). A web map or an online map is both served and consumed, thus, web mapping is more than just web cartography , it is a service where consumers may choose what the map will show.
129-464: Apple Maps is a web mapping service developed by Apple Inc. As the default map system of iOS , iPadOS , macOS , and watchOS , it provides directions and estimated times of arrival for driving, walking, cycling, and public transportation navigation. A " Flyover " mode shows certain urban centers and other places of interest in a 3D landscape composed of models of buildings and structures. First released in 2012, Apple Maps replaced Google Maps as
258-470: A 2021 labor strike demanding (among other things) a certain type of map. Web mapping has allowed for a more environmentally conscious way of navigating location. With the creation of web mapping, people do not have to use paper maps anymore, as it is accessible through the internet, benefiting our environment. Also, atlases or paper maps that were accessed could have been outdated. With web mapping, in real time, users are able to get step by step directions to
387-412: A common use, web mapping can be used to learn more about culture and history. You can explore historical maps, cultural landmarks, natural features, parks, trails, report issues, natural hazards, pollution, and much more. By doing this, we are able to create a safer and more welcoming community to live in. As much as web mapping has helped simplify our lives, there are also negative social consequences to
516-553: A control panel accessed by swiping up from the bottom of the screen. Control Center contains a number of commonly used functions, such as volume and brightness controls, along with toggles for enabling Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode , and for using the rear camera's flash LED as a flashlight. iTunes Radio , an Internet radio service, was also included on the iPhone 5s. It was a free, ad-supported service available to all iTunes users, featuring Siri integration on iOS. Users were able to skip tracks, customize stations, and purchase
645-417: A crash or traffic conditions, or may not take you on the most efficient route. To prevent more of these issues from happening, it is important to report unsafe road conditions or any limitations or uncertainties of any web mapping features. Sites IPhone 5S List of iPhone models The iPhone 5s is a smartphone that was developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the seventh generation of
774-411: A dual-LED flash optimized for different color temperatures . EarPods , which were introduced the year prior and had been shipping with the iPhone 5, were included in the box. The iPhone 5s originally shipped with iOS 7 , which introduced a revamped visual appearance among other new features. Designed by Jony Ive , iOS 7 departed from skeuomorphic elements used in previous versions of iOS in favor of
903-838: A few features: it makes suggestions for places to go based on earlier usage of the app, it can remember the location where the user parked their vehicle, it allows a user to filter search suggestions, and the turn-by-turn navigation was improved. The navigation automatically zooms in and out, shows traffic ahead, and allows users to search for points of interests along the route. These features are available for CarPlay as well. In early 2018, Apple announced that Maps now included bike-sharing stations in more than 175 cities in 36 countries, including San Francisco ( Bay Wheels ), New York ( Citi Bike ), Montreal ( BIXI ), London ( Santander Cycles ), Paris ( Vélib' Métropole ) and Brisbane ( CityCycle ). In summer 2018, Maps leader Eddy Cue announced major updates to Apple Maps, which he said had been rebuilt "from
1032-473: A fingerprint sensor on the home button in the beta release of iOS 7 and leaked packaging for an iPhone 5s showing that the traditional home button now had a metallic "ring" around it. Similar ring-based imagery was seen on the official invitation to Apple's iPhone press event in September 2013, where the new device was unveiled. Shortly before its official unveiling, The Wall Street Journal also reported
1161-476: A flat, colorful design. Among new software features introduced to the iPhone 5s were AirDrop , an ad-hoc Wi-Fi sharing platform; Control Center, a control panel containing a number of commonly used functions; and iTunes Radio , an internet radio service. The 5s is the first iPhone to be supported through six major versions of iOS, from iOS 7 to iOS 12 , along with the iPhone 6s and the first-generation iPhone SE which were supported from iOS 9 to iOS 15 , and
1290-401: A gimmick, but it's a real advance, the biggest step ever in biometric authentication for everyday devices," and labeled it "the best smartphone on the market." David Pogue of The New York Times praised Touch ID, but said that the innovation of the smartphone market has been saturated, and "maybe the age of annual mega-leaps is over." He focused much of his review on iOS 7, which he believed
1419-460: A graphics boost of up to 32% and 38% in CPU benchmarks." The debut of Apple's 64-bit A7 processor took rival Android smartphone makers by surprise, particularly Qualcomm whose own 64-bit system-on-chip was not released until 2015. Most reviewers recommended the iPhone 5s over the iPhone 5c which was released at the same time. The 5c retained almost the same hardware as the discontinued iPhone 5, while
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#17327721985091548-559: A location based on where they currently are located with the most current geographical information. It also allows you to choose routes with distances and estimated times of travel for each. You can even choose your mode of transportation like driving or walking. Another benefit is that web mapping has allowed more of the general population to access this technology because it is free and accessible to anyone with an internet connection. It also gives us real-time updates about traffic and road conditions which can lead to safer travels. Although not
1677-476: A much higher resolution and information density than typical computer displays of the same physical size, and might be unreadable when displayed on screens at the wrong resolution . Various companies now offer web mapping as a cloud based software as a service . These service providers allow users to create and share maps by uploading data to their servers (cloud storage). The maps are created either by using an in browser editor or writing scripts that leverage
1806-460: A new development center and it was updated for watchOS and iOS. The application was improved when watchOS 2.2 came out in March 2016. Apple Maps was renewed in the new version of the operating system and received several new features, including "Nearby" which had previously been exclusive to iOS. Four months later, Apple CEO Tim Cook inaugurated a new office in partnership with IT company RMSI, Noida, at
1935-645: A phenomenon in close to realtime (only a few seconds or minutes delay). They are usually animated. Data is collected by sensors and the maps are generated or updated at regular intervals or on demand. Animated maps show changes in the map over time by animating one of the graphical or temporal variables. Technologies enabling client-side display of animated web maps include scalable vector graphics (SVG), Adobe Flash, Java, QuickTime, and others. Web maps with real-time animation include weather maps, traffic congestion maps and vehicle monitoring systems. CartoDB launched an open source library, Torque, which enables
2064-558: A photo system became available to US users, previously using Foursquare , Yelp and Tripadvisor . On March 4, 2022, Apple began testing its new map data in Germany and Singapore , with the final version launching on April 21, 2022. On March 24, 2022, Apple released its new detailed city experience for Montreal , Toronto , and Vancouver . On May 29, 2022, Apple began testing its new map data in France , Monaco , and New Zealand , with
2193-581: A record for first weekend smartphone sales, with the 5s selling three times more units than the 5c. After the first day of release, 1% of all iPhones in the US were iPhone 5Ss, while 0.3% were iPhone 5Cs. Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray reported that the line at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store contained 1,417 people on release day, compared to 1,300 for the iPhone 4 in 2010, and 549 for the iPhone 3G in 2008 on their respective release days. This
2322-608: A result, the barrier to entry for serving maps on the web has been lowered. The terms web GIS and web mapping are often used interchangeably, but the terms are distinct. Web GIS uses and enables web maps, and end users who are web mapping are gaining analytical capabilities from Web GIS, however Web GIS has more applications than web mapping, and web mapping can be accomplished without Web GIS. Web GIS emphasizes geodata processing aspects more involved with design aspects such as data acquisition and server software architecture such as data storage and algorithms, than it does
2451-460: A route of travel with provided directions and real time traffic and road condition updates. Of course, this is only possible with an internet connection. Populations that are associated with lower incomes may not have access to a mobile device with internet as they may not be able to afford it, limiting them of this resource. This technology might also be limiting to certain generations, as well. Younger generations have been cultured in technology for
2580-422: A significant number of customers who preferred the 4-inch screen size of iPhone 5s, which remained the second-most popular iPhone after the iPhone 6 and ahead of the iPhone 6s. Apple stated in their event that they sold 30 million 4-inch iPhones in 2015, even as that form factor was succeeded as the flagship iPhone by the redesigned larger display 4.7/5.5-inch iPhone 6 and 6 Plus back in September 2014. Furthermore,
2709-678: A speaking feature. When you enter a destination, you can turn your volume on and the maps will speak your directions to you. This is not only convenient for visually impaired people, but also helps limit distractions while navigating. There have been concerns raised about the privacy and confidentiality of personal information while using web mapping. Web maps contain personal information such as locations, identities, or attributes of people, places, or things. If not properly secured, your information can be accessed, copied, or manipulated by unauthorized parties. This allows government agencies to create massive databases on individuals and their behaviors while
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#17327721985092838-406: A unit. In the US, Apple offered an online reservation system, so customers could keep checking for units available at their local Apple Stores, and order for pickup. Online orders were also in short supply on launch day, with the shipping date across all model sizes and colors changing from "7-10 working days" to "October" in all countries, within hours of online orders being taken. The iPhone 5s
2967-434: A user selects a category, such as “food” or “transportation,” nearby points of interest in that category are displayed with their names, distances, and reviews on Yelp . Pins also appear at the locations of these places on the map Turn-by-turn navigation can be activated with Nearby as well. The function "Transit" shows the public transport networks on the map in a number of cities and their surroundings. The functionality
3096-485: A walking feature. This has created an opportunity for the population who might not have access to and/or afford to have a car. They are still able to take advantage of this technology to get to a destination by foot. Web mapping has also opened up new possibilities to those who might struggle with a vision disorder. More than a quarter of the world’s population (about 2.2 billion people) suffer from vision impairment. Web mapping has accommodated this large population by adding
3225-407: Is TomTom , but data is also supplied by Automotive Navigation Data , Getchee, Hexagon AB , IGN , Increment P, Intermap Technologies , LeadDog, MDA Information Systems, OpenStreetMap , and Waze . Apple renewed their agreement with TomTom in 2015, though later decided to gradually switch to OpenStreetMap and remove all of TomTom -contributed map data except for live traffic information. TomTom
3354-489: Is a feature of Apple Maps that provides indoor maps for select airports and shopping malls. It was first introduced in iOS 11 and has since been expanded to include more locations. The feature provides detailed information about the interior of these buildings, allowing users to navigate them more easily. Apple developed the Indoor Mapping Data Format (IMDF) to provide indoor maps for venues. The format
3483-503: Is also used in geography games, notably of which is GeoGuessr . A popular browser based game, users are shown an image from Google Street View and must guess the location. The game was received with success upon its launch in May 2013, and skyrocketed to viral popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as many content creators streamed themselves playing it. Web mapping allows you to choose
3612-457: Is an increased number of dynamic web maps types, and static web map sources. Analytical web maps offer GIS analysis. The geodata can be a static provision, or need updates. The borderline between analytical web maps and web GIS is fuzzy. Parts of the analysis can be carried out by the GIS geodata server. As web clients gain capabilities processing is distributed. Realtime maps show the situation of
3741-464: Is data integrity and quality. Web maps rely entirely on data sources that could potentially be inaccurate, outdated, or corrupted. If the data is not verified and updated regularly, it can affect the reliability of the web maps. Web mapping can also be vulnerable to data tempering, spoofing, or injection attacks, where false or harmful data can be inserted into web maps. There may also be less threatening situations like when web maps may not be updated on
3870-454: Is designed to be mobile-friendly, compact, human-readable, and highly extensible. It provides a basis for orientation, navigation, and discovery within indoor spaces. Apple Indoor Maps is a useful feature for users who need to navigate large and unfamiliar buildings. It is also beneficial for businesses that want to provide their customers with an easy way to find their way around their premises. Apple Maps shows real-time traffic information on
3999-410: Is no longer concave, nor does it contain the familiar squircle icon seen on previous models. The phone itself is 0.30 in (7.6 mm) thick and weighs 112 grams (4.0 oz). The phone uses an aluminum composite frame. The device is available in three color finishes; "space gray" (replacing black with slate trim on the iPhone 5), white with silver trim, and white with gold trim. The iPhone 5s
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4128-457: Is not an easy process in either time or effort, given that the user has to use a high resolution photocopy of a complete fingerprint, special chemicals and expensive equipment, and because the spoofing process takes some time to achieve. Several problems were experienced with the iPhone 5s's hardware after its release. The most widely reported issue is that the angle reported by the phone's level sensor had drifted by several degrees, which caused
4257-458: Is the parent company of Tele Atlas , which is also used by Apple Maps' competitor, Google Maps . The satellite imagery comes from Maxar Technologies . iPhones located in China use data from AutoNavi and MapKing for Hong Kong instead. Apple Maps can be used to plan routes. Apple expands their basic Maps interface by adding badges. A weather and air quality index badge will be seen alongside
4386-505: The Apple A7 64-bit dual-core system-on-chip, the first 64-bit processor to be used on a smartphone, accompanied by the M7 "motion co-processor". A redesigned home button with Touch ID , a fingerprint recognition system which can be used to unlock the phone and authenticate App Store and iTunes Store purchases, was also introduced. The camera was also updated with a larger aperture and
4515-412: The iPhone , succeeding the iPhone 5 , and unveiled in September 2013, alongside the iPhone 5c . The iPhone 5s maintained almost the same external design as well as the same 4-inch screen as its predecessor, the iPhone 5. Although the 5s received a new white/gold color scheme in addition to white/silver and space gray/black. The 5s features upgrades mostly in the form of internal hardware; it introduced
4644-619: The iPhone 4s and iPhone 5 respectively. A number of technology writers, including Adrian Kingsley-Hughes of ZDNet and Kevin Roose of New York believed that the fingerprint scanning functionality of the iPhone 5s could help spur the adoption of the technology as an alternative to passwords by mainstream users (especially in " bring your own device " scenarios), as fingerprint-based authentication systems have only enjoyed wider usage in enterprise environments. However, citing research by biometrics engineer Geppy Parziale, Roose suggested that
4773-572: The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus The iPhone 5s was discontinued on March 21, 2016, and succeeded by the first-generation iPhone SE , which continues the same form factor but features vastly upgraded internals similar to the flagship iPhone 6s . This was a break with Apple's product positioning trend (in North America and Western Europe ), starting with iPhone 4s released in October 2011, which gave each newly released model one year as
4902-464: The "sub-epidermal layers" of fingers at 500 pixels per inch , and uses a 360-degree design that can read the print at any angle. The sensor itself is activated by a touch-sensitive metallic ring surrounding the button. Touch ID can be used for various authentication activities within the operating system, such as unlocking the device or authenticating App Store and iTunes purchases instead of an Apple ID password. The sensor can be trained to recognize
5031-480: The 1080p video recording have a resolution of 720p. The iPhone 5s's camera was paired with a dual-LED flash, allowing for higher-quality nighttime photos. iOS 7 introduced a new camera app, allowing the iPhone 5s to capture fast continuous shots and record slow-motion videos with 720p at 120 frames per second and an audio track, making it the first iPhone to be able to record at any frame rate beyond 30 frames per second. An analysis by GSM Arena suggests that
5160-413: The 5/5s design was regarded as "long been the golden child of Apple phone design and a benchmark for phones in general" (with the 5s's gold finish adding a premium touch to the 5's already well-regarded look), while the succeeding 6 and 6S design was less critically acclaimed as it "felt a little bit wrong, as though you were holding a slick $ 650 bar of soap". The iPhone 5 was described as "elegance rooted in
5289-432: The 5c as a flop because of supply chain cuts signifying a decline in demand, the 5s was viewed as a massive success. Apple admitted that it had failed to anticipate the sales ratio, leading to an overstocking of the 5c and shortages of the 5s. Six months after the release of the iPhone 5s, on March 25, 2014, Apple announced that sales of the iPhone brand had exceeded 500 million units. By May 2014, despite having been on
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5418-508: The 60.1 million iPhone users, 8.3 million used Google Maps . However, some of those iPhone users were not able to use Apple Maps, since their devices were not updated to iOS 6. Between July 2013 and February 2016, 20% to 30% of all American smartphone users utilized Apple Maps, including those with operating systems that were not compatible. During the same timeframe, 40% to 51% of American smartphone owners used Google Maps. In September 2013, one year after its launch, more than 6.2 million of
5547-585: The A7's processing power and the device's camera using untouched photographs. Apple also announced during the keynote that iOS 7 would be available on September 18, 2013. On September 20, 2013, the iPhone 5s was released in the United States , United Kingdom , Canada , China , France , Germany , Australia , Japan , Hong Kong , and Singapore . It was released in 25 additional countries on October 25, 2013, and in 12 countries on November 1, 2013. Indonesia
5676-573: The CMOS-based sensor could become inaccurate and wear out over time unless Apple had designed the sensor to prevent this from occurring. Brent Kennedy, a researcher of the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team , recommended that users not immediately rely on the technology, citing the uncertainty over whether the system could properly reject a spoofed fingerprint. Following the release of
5805-577: The US and the UK to gather its own data and add details to the maps. By the end of January 2020, Apple completed the rollout of their new maps detail in the United States and the District of Columbia; several U.S. territories were also added in April 2020. Apple also said that Europe would receive updated maps later that year. During WWDC on June 22, 2020, Apple announced that the UK, Ireland, and Canada would be
5934-593: The WaveRock campus in Hyderabad, India . The development center focuses on the development of Apple Maps and employs 4,000 people. According to ZDNet , the 250,000 square feet (23,000 square metres) office cost US$ 25 million. In September, iOS 10 was released. The update of the Apple's mobile operating system was accompanied by a new design of Apple Maps. Moreover, the application was opened up to developers and gained
6063-456: The acquisition, most of its employees work at Apple. On September 17, 2014, the successor of iOS 7, iOS 8 , became available. Later that year, on October, 16, Apple released OS X Yosemite . Neither update brought any major modifications to Apple Maps. However, the feature "City Tours" was introduced to both iOS and OS X. This function made it possible for the user to be guided through locations with Flyovers. Also, Apple Maps results were shown in
6192-530: The addition of native ratings and reviews to make it easier to search ratings. Yelp , as a result, is slowly being phased out in exchange for this new system. Prior to the launch of Apple Maps in September 2012, there were 103.6 million Americans with iOS or Android , 81 million of whom used Google Maps . One year after the release of Apple Maps, there were 136.7 million Americans with iOS or Android. During this time, Google Maps users decreased to 58.7 million, while Apple Maps gained 35 million new users. Out of
6321-520: The amount of distractions while driving. Drivers can alter their focus away from the road to their device very easily, which could result in a multitude of negative social consequences and safety concerns. While there are many benefits to web mapping allowing anyone to access, create, and distribute maps, many have raised ethical concerns. The web facilitates the spread of misinformation, and people without strong understanding of cartography can publish seemingly authoritative products that may mislead
6450-407: The camera, keyboard and other functions. The iPhone 5s did not receive iOS 13 , released in September 2019. During the keynote, Apple announced a case for the iPhone 5s that was made of soft microfiber on the inside and leather on the outside. This case was announced along with iPhone 5c's case, both of which were the first cases Apple had announced since the iPhone 4 Bumpers. Docks for both
6579-405: The creation of dynamic animated maps with millions of records. Twitter uses this technology to create maps to reflect how users reacted to news and events worldwide. Collaborative maps are a developing potential. In proprietary or open source collaborative software, users collaborate to create and improve the web mapping experience. This type of web mapping is the most popular or familiar amongst
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#17327721985096708-545: The current traffic information constantly. Before, a user could only observe the traffic information while using the turn-by-turn directions. According to Apple, the navigation function is available in 56 countries worldwide. Apple Maps can also be used to see real-time traffic information. In addition, Apple's virtual assistant, Siri , is integrated into Apple Maps. The map displays points of interest provided by approximately twenty companies, including Booking.com , Foursquare , TripAdvisor , and Yelp . The data from Foursquare
6837-433: The default map system on Apple devices. At launch, it drew criticism from users and reviewers for incorrect directions, sparse data about public transportation, and various other bugs and errors. Apple has since further developed the software to address the issues raised by such criticism. While formerly exclusive to Apple devices, Apple released a cross-platform MapKit JS API in 2018, allowing Apple Maps to be embedded on
6966-551: The departure of two key employees of Apple (see also §Early inaccuracy ). Google Maps was the default mapping app in iOS from the first generation iPhone in 2007. In late 2009, tensions between Google and Apple started when the Android version of Google Maps featured turn-by-turn navigation, a feature which the iOS version lacked. At the time, Apple argued that Google collected too much user data. When Apple made iOS 6 available, Google Maps could only be accessed by iOS 6 users via
7095-474: The desktop version of Apple Maps. The desktop version was similar to that in iOS 7, but it connected with the Contacts and Calendar applications. Additionally, the desktop version enabled users to send locations and directions to other devices with iOS. In June of the following year, Apple acquired the company Spotsetter , a social search engine that gave personalized recommendations for places to visit. Since
7224-595: The earphones sounded better than its predecessor, reviewers felt that quality of sound produced is poor. TechRadar further opined that the EarPods are inferior to other earphones of a similar price. The iPhone 5s was initially supplied with iOS 7, released on September 20, 2013. Jonathan Ive , the designer of iOS 7's new elements, described the update as "bringing order to complexity", highlighting features such as refined typography, new icons, translucency, layering, physics, and gyroscope-driven parallaxing as some of
7353-531: The end-user reports themselves. The term location-based services refers to web mapping consumer goods and services. Web mapping usually involves a web browser or other user agent capable of client-server interactions. Questions of quality, usability, social benefits, and legal constraints are driving its evolution. A first classification of web maps has been made by Kraak in 2001. He distinguished static and dynamic web maps and further distinguished interactive and view only web maps. Today there
7482-413: The fastest and most advanced Apple smartphone to date." Although praised for its camera, 64-bit A7 chip, M7 motion-chip, and fingerprint scanning capabilities, some investors thought that the iPhone 5s, although a notable improvement over the iPhone 5, was still relatively unchanged from its predecessor, and worried that the iPhone line had become a stagnant, dull product. Apple's share price fell 5.4% after
7611-579: The final version launching on July 7, 2022. During Apple's annual WWDC conference on June 6, 2022, Apple announced that in addition to France, Monaco, and New Zealand, the new maps would be expanded to Belgium , Israel , Liechtenstein , Luxembourg , Netherlands , Palestinian Territories , Saudi Arabia , and Switzerland . As for the Detailed City Experience, Apple had announced that Atlanta , Chicago , Las Vegas , Miami , Seattle , Sydney and Melbourne would be getting it later in
7740-647: The final version on December 10, 2020. On April 22, 2021, Apple began testing its new maps for Spain and Portugal , with the final version going live during Apple's annual WWDC conference on June 7, 2021. In addition, Apple announced that Italy and Australia would get the new maps later in the year. During WWDC 2021, Apple had announced a brand new "city experience" for select areas that would include real-world road widths, vegetation, turn lanes, realistic building models and colors, among other things. Apple released this new experience in seven cities in 2021, including Los Angeles and New York ; more cities will follow in
7869-408: The fingerprints of multiple fingers and multiple users. Fingerprint data is stored in an encrypted format within a "secure enclave" of the A7 chip itself, and is not accessible to any other apps or servers (including iCloud ). While the camera is still 8 megapixels in resolution with the image capture size of 3264 × 2448 (4:3), the lens has a larger aperture ( f / 2.2, compared to f / 2.4 on
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#17327721985097998-650: The first countries outside of the U.S. to receive the updated maps. In September 2020, cycling directions were added to Maps alongside the public rollout of iOS 14 , iPadOS 14 , and watchOS 7 . As of launch, cycling directions were only available in the cities of New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Beijing, but Apple intends to add more over time. In October, Apple updated the United Kingdom and Ireland to include their new maps detail, Look Around, and cycling directions. On October 19, 2020, Apple began testing their new maps for Canada and rolled out
8127-501: The first release of Apple Maps. Many cities with Flyovers also have "City Tours." With this feature, the user is guided in the Flyover view along landmarks in that location. "City Tours" was added to Apple Maps in iOS 8 (released on September 17, 2014) and in OS X Yosemite (released on October 16, 2014). In addition to Flyovers, more than 300 cities also feature 3D maps. This feature enables
8256-527: The flagship phone, then moving it to midrange for its second year of production, with the third and final year as the entry-level offering before discontinuation. While the iPhone 5s was expected to continue on sale until September 2016, replacing it and its A7 processor early meant that Apple "just reduced its long-term chip support window by a year" for iOS. In addition, a new iPhone launch was meant to stimulate demand, as sales of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus had not met expectations since their September 2015 release and
8385-533: The future. In addition, Apple announced new changes to the "Transit" feature and non-vehicle directions, such as new AR walking directions and the ability to follow transit on an Apple Watch. Apple published its new map data in Italy, San Marino , Vatican City and Andorra on September 10, 2021, while also adding real-time transit for Rome, Milan, and Turin on the 26th. Apple released its new map data for Australia on December 9, 2021. In August 2021, native ratings and
8514-404: The gold model in particular being in highly limited supply. While this situation eased in the US in the days following the launch, other countries reported receiving few restocks. Some commentators questioned how Apple handled the initial release, as online pre-orders were not offered for the iPhone 5s, meaning large numbers of people queuing outside physical stores, with most in line not receiving
8643-1028: The ground up" using map data Apple had been quietly gathering for the past four years. Newly detailed maps were available first for the San Francisco Bay area, and later for other areas of the United States and other countries. Areas with the new detail show outlines of buildings, more minor roads (for example, roads within parking lots), walking paths, and traffic lights and stop signs during navigation. Grassy areas also show more detail; for example, strips of grass and vegetation between roads, outlines of holes on golf courses, baseball/football fields within parks, etc. In November 2018, Apple said that it would send its backpack-wearing team to various locations, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Santa Clara County , in an attempt to improve Apple Maps’ walking directions along footpaths and walkways. The company also said it would deploy its mapping cars throughout
8772-424: The group stated, "We hope that this finally puts to rest the illusions people have about fingerprint biometrics. It is plain stupid to use something that you can't change and that you leave everywhere every day as a security token." However, in 2013, 39% of American smartphone users used no security measures at all to protect their smartphone. Others have also tried Chaos Computer Club's method, but concluded that it
8901-450: The growing consumer trend towards larger screen sizes and indeed spawned the 6/6S Plus phablet models. When Apple discontinued the iPhone 5s, it was replaced by the first-generation iPhone SE which outwardly appears almost identical to the 5s even as the SE's internal hardware has been upgraded significantly. The iPhone 5s and 5c sold over nine million units in the first three days, setting
9030-486: The iPhone 5, and others expressed security concerns about the Touch ID system. Nine million units of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c were sold on the weekend of their release, breaking Apple's sales record for iPhones. The iPhone 5s was the best selling phone on all major U.S. carriers in September 2013. The iPhone 5s was succeeded as Apple's flagship smartphone by the larger iPhone 6 in September 2014. On March 21, 2016,
9159-410: The iPhone 5s and 5c were found on the Apple online store after the announcement. Because of the casing difference between the iPhone 5s and 5c, they have separate docks, each made specifically for each respective phone. The iPhone 5s received a positive reception from reviewers and commentators. Walt Mossberg of All Things Digital gave the phone a favorable review, saying that Touch ID "sounds like
9288-400: The iPhone 5s featured substantially improved performance/features thanks to its new 64-bit A7 processor, as well as extra storage space, all for a relatively small additional upfront cost over the iPhone 5c (US$ 650 versus US$ 550 in March 2014). This was especially the case when iOS 8 was released and both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c were moved to the mid and low end of the iPhone range, respectively;
9417-494: The iPhone 5s still had 16 or 32 GB (14.9 or 29.8 GiB ) storage available while the iPhone 5c had to make do with 8 GB storage with only 4.9GB available to the user after installing iOS 8. Furthermore, the 5c's polycarbonate exterior received a mixed reception and was seen as a cost-cutting downgrade compared to the iPhone 5's aluminum/glass case; the 5s retained the latter design and looked even more premium due to its additional gold finish. As of 2015–16, there were still
9546-449: The iPhone 5s was discontinued following the release of the iPhone SE , which incorporated internal hardware similar to the iPhone 6s while retaining the smaller form factor and design of the 5s. Before its official unveiling, media speculation primarily centered on reports that the next iPhone would include a fingerprint scanner ; including Apple's 2013 acquisition of AuthenTec , a developer of mobile security products, references to
9675-507: The iPhone 5s, the German Chaos Computer Club announced, on September 21, 2013, that they had bypassed Apple's new Touch ID fingerprint sensor by using "easy everyday means". The group explained that the security system had been defeated by photographing a fingerprint from a glass surface and using that captured image to make a latex model thumb which was then pressed against the sensor to gain access. The spokesman for
9804-402: The iPhone family was expected to suffer its first-ever negative growth quarter in 2016. The iPhone 5s maintained a similar design to the iPhone 5, with a 4 in (10 cm) LCD multi-touch Retina display and a screen resolution of 640×1136 at 326 ppi . Its home button has been updated with a new flat design using a laser-cut sapphire cover surrounded by a metallic ring; the button
9933-499: The image quality of the supposedly 720p slow-motion footage resembles approximately 480p. Earphones known as Apple EarPods were included with the iPhone 5s. According to technology commentators, the design of the earphones is aimed to improve sound quality by allowing air to travel in and out more freely. Apple states that the design of their earphones allows it to "rival high-end headphones that cost hundreds of dollars more". Reviews by Gizmodo and TechRadar reported that although
10062-629: The latter three being released on March 2, 2023. On March 10, 2023, Apple started testing its new map in Austria , Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , Poland , and Slovenia . The map data was officially published on April 6, 2023. On May 2, 2023, Apple started testing its new map in Hong Kong , Slovakia , and Taiwan . The new maps began rolling out to all users on June 15, 2023. During Apple's annual WWDC conference on June 5, 2023, it
10191-541: The launch of iOS 16. On November 2, 2022, Apple began testing its new map data in Belgium , Liechtenstein , Luxembourg , Netherlands , and Switzerland , with the final version launching on December 15, 2022, alongside Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Palestinian Territories. On January 19, 2023, Apple launched the new Detailed City Experience for Sydney and Melbourne . On January 23, 2023, Apple began testing its new map data in Austria , Finland , Norway , and Sweden , with
10320-459: The launch to close at a month low of $ 467.71 on the NASDAQ . Darrell Etherington of TechCrunch who praised the iPhone 5s as the best smartphone available said "looks may not be different from the iPhone 5, but the internal components have a dramatic impact on day-to-day activities normal for a smartphone user," and went into detail explaining the impact of the improved camera and specifications on
10449-700: The major changes to the design. The design of both iOS 7 and OS X Yosemite (version 10.10) noticeably departs from skeuomorphic elements such as green felt in Game Center , wood in Newsstand , and leather in Calendar , in favor of flat, colorful design. iOS 7 adds AirDrop , an ad-hoc Wi-Fi sharing platform. Users can share files with the iPhone 5 onwards, the iPod Touch (5th generation) , iPad (4th generation) onwards, or iPad Mini (1st generation) onwards. The operating system also adds Control Center,
10578-560: The majority of their lives, so web mapping is an easy resource for them to use. However, older generations tend to be less efficient with technology, as it was not around for the majority of their lifetimes. This can make it difficult for the older generation to understand how to use web mapping when planning their travels. They will often resort to paper maps or a GPS, as that is what is comfortable to them, even though those resources are less efficient and are more outdated than web mapping. As web mapping has become more advanced, they have added
10707-410: The map. In addition, the turn-by-turn navigation takes delays into account when calculating the estimated time of arrival and will occasionally choose a detour in case of traffic. Apple introduced this function in iOS 7 (released on September 18, 2013) and it is available in 75 countries as of June 2019. In the beginning of 2015, Consumentenbond , a Dutch organization promoting consumer rights, researched
10836-401: The market for eight months, the iPhone 5s reportedly outsold the newly released Samsung Galaxy S5 by 40%, with 7 million iPhone 5s units versus 5 million Galaxy S5 units. The Galaxy S5's failure to oust the iPhone 5s from the top-selling spot was a major setback for Samsung Mobile, as the preceding Samsung Galaxy SIII and Samsung Galaxy S4 , in the first quarter of their releases, had outsold
10965-408: The new version of Apple Maps in iOS 9 would have information about public transportation in a number of global cities. The function also became available for OS X El Capitan and watchOS 2 . In addition, Apple added the function "Nearby", which shows nearby points of interest in several categories. With the update, the application chooses a detour in case of a traffic delay. The three new versions of
11094-491: The operating system) had a new look and icon. Several new functions were also implemented, including full-screen mode, night mode, real-time traffic information, navigation for pedestrians, and the Frequent Locations feature. The latter feature, which can be switched on and off, was introduced to record the most frequently visited destinations by users in order to improve Apple Maps. In addition, new satellite imagery
11223-466: The operating systems became available in September 2015. In addition to these new releases, Apple acquired a few companies in 2015 in order to improve the mapping application even further. In the spring, Apple also acquired Coherent Navigation, that provides precise location data through High Integrity GPS, and the startup company Mapsense later that year. The latter had developed software to organize large amounts of location data. In 2016, Apple Maps opened
11352-440: The phone. Etherington suggested that the 64-bit A7 processor will not reach its full potential until developers create applications supporting it. Myriam Joire of Engadget found that the iPhone 5s could benefit significantly from the A7 if developers created applications optimized for the 64-bit processor. Anand Lal Shimpi of AnandTech praised the phone's A7 processor, describing it as "seriously impressive", and stated that it
11481-426: The population today. Some collaborative web mapping projects are: Online atlases are collections of maps in a specific period of time like general reference maps, thematic maps, and geographical information. The traditional atlas goes through a remarkably large transition when hosted on the web. Atlases can cease their printed editions or offer printing on demand. Some atlases also offer raw data downloads of
11610-461: The predecessor ) and larger sized pixels in its image sensor than previous iPhone models. The flashlight has dual "True Tone" flashes, consisting of an amber LED and a white LED, which are variably used based on the color temperature of the photo to improve color balancing . The camera software includes automatic digital image stabilization , dynamic tone mapping , 10 fps burst mode and slow motion video at 120 fps. Photos captured during
11739-404: The private sector keeps records of personal information. It can also lead to privacy breaches, data loss, or legal liabilities. To prevent these issues from happening, mostly in a work setting, you need to encrypt your data, use secure protocols and servers, and apply access control and authentication mechanisms. Another possible barrier created by web mapping that may challenge web map security
11868-477: The public. This saw significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, where the prevalence of improper maps on dashboards contributed to the infodemic . Web maps require the internet to host, so they are subject to link rot , making information inaccessible. Unlike physical maps, this can have major impacts on the historical record if the web map is the only source for the data it presents. Web mapping
11997-538: The routes of Amtrak in the United States has been added as of October 2, 2016. The routes of NSW TrainLink in New South Wales were added in April 2016. The routes of V/Line (Regional Rail) in Victoria (Australia) were added on October 9, 2016. Transit directions were expanded across the United Kingdom , excluding Northern Ireland , on December 19, 2016. Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland)
12126-399: The rumor. Apple announced the iPhone 5c and the iPhone 5s during a media event at its Cupertino headquarters on September 10, 2013. While the iPhone 5c became available for preorder on September 13, 2013, the iPhone 5s was not available for preorder. Both devices were released on September 20, 2013. While most of the promotion focused on Touch ID , the 64-bit Apple A7 processor
12255-401: The same quarter as the iPhone 5s. The phone includes a 1560 mAh battery, which provides 10 hours of talk time and 250 hours of standby time. The home button on the iPhone 5s incorporates a fingerprint recognition system known as Touch ID , based on technology from AuthenTec, a company which Apple had acquired in 2012. The sensor uses a capacitive CMOS -based sensor which can detect
12384-568: The search feature Spotlight in OS X Yosemite. Later in 2014, Apple news website 9to5Mac reported that in the previous months a number of Apple Maps employees, including a key employee, had left the company to work for Uber . In the next year, Apple Maps was added to the new Apple Watch , which was released on April 24. The app indicates navigation instructions by taps on the user's wrist. During WWDC on June 8, 2015, Craig Federighi , Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering, announced that
12513-400: The second iOS device to support six major updates – the first being the iPad 2 which supported iOS versions 4 to 9. Reception towards the device was positive, with some outlets considering it to be the best smartphone available on the market due to its upgraded hardware, Touch ID, and other changes introduced by iOS 7. Some criticized the iPhone 5s for keeping the design and small display of
12642-457: The service providers API's. Compared to traditional techniques, mapping software has many advantages. The disadvantages are also stated. This section contains some of the milestones of web mapping, online mapping services and atlases. Web mapping technologies require both server-side and client-side applications. The following is a list of technologies utilized in web mapping. Web maps have become an essential tool for many, as illustrated by
12771-529: The station's songs from the iTunes Store . Users could also search through their history of previous songs. Apple announced in June 2018 that the iPhone 5s would support the iOS 12 update. This made it the second longest supported iOS device, having supported six major versions of the iOS operating system, on par with the iPad 2 which supported iOS 4 through iOS 9 . The iPhone 5s would also receive major speed boosts of up to 70%, according to Apple. This included
12900-399: The team and the technology of the company BroadMap. HopStop and Embark both specialized in mapping public transportation, WifiSlam specialized in interior maps, Locationary provided accurate company data for mapping services, and BroadMap managed, sorted, and analyzed map data. During WWDC in June 2013, Apple announced the new version of Apple Maps in iOS 7 . This new version (and the rest of
13029-403: The total 10.35 million British iPhone owners used Apple Maps. Google Maps had the second largest market share on British iPhones with over 1.8 million British iPhone users. In 2024, Google Maps has approximately 1.8 billion users while Apple maps has 500 million users. Web mapping The advent of web mapping can be regarded as a major new trend in cartography. Until recently, cartography
13158-646: The traffic information of various navigation applications and concluded that Apple Maps gave the most false responses of all seven applications that were tested. iOS 14 introduced the addition of speed cameras when doing turn-by-turn navigation. More countries will be added as time goes on. In iOS 14.5, Apple implemented new ways to report incidents in real-time, with users able to report accidents, hazards, and speed checks during their route using Siri. When Apple announced iOS 14 at WWDC 2020, they introduced cycling directions for Apple Maps in select cities, including Los Angeles , New York , and London . Look Around allows
13287-521: The underlying geospatial data sources. Static web pages are view only without animation or interactivity . These maps were often used before technological advancements allowed the user to interact. These files are created once, often manually, and infrequently updated. Typical graphics formats for static web maps are PNG , JPEG , GIF , or TIFF (e.g., drg ) for raster files, SVG , PDF or SWF for vector files. These include scanned paper maps not designed as screen maps. Paper maps have
13416-422: The use of web mapping. There have been concerns raised about the privacy of personal information while using web mapping. It allows government agencies to create massive databases on individuals and their behaviors while the private sector keeps records of personal information. This issue continues to be challenged and negotiated as web mapping has become more relevant. As the use of web mapping has increased, so has
13545-656: The user logs in with their Apple ID , they are given a prompt to claim and link an Apple Maps listing to their account. The user can search through Apple's database to locate their listing or add a missing listing to Apple's database. At WWDC 2021, Apple officials announced they would add new information to Apple Maps' portrayal of various cities, including real-world widths of roads, accurate elevations, and more detailed depictions of some buildings and landmarks. At WWDC 2020, Apple announced that iOS 14 would bring "Guides"—packages of tourist information—for certain cities, many produced by third-party publications. iOS 14 introduced
13674-520: The user to see three-dimensional models of structures in the map view. These models, which are not photo-realistic, can also be seen when using the turn-by-turn navigation. The “Nearby” feature in Apple Maps is available on iOS 15 and watchOS 8 It allows users to search for nearby places of interest, such as restaurants , gas stations , and parking lots , among others. Users can also access indoor maps of select airports and shopping malls . When
13803-522: The user to view 360°street-level imagery, with smooth transitions as the scene is navigated to provide precision in city environment. Look Around was introduced with iOS 13 at Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2019. It was publicly released as part of iOS 13, with additional areas to be covered as time goes on. In October 2014, Apple introduced Apple Maps Connect, which allows small business owners to claim their business listing and edit business information, such as location and open hours. After
13932-409: The way the aluminum and glass work together. It felt streamlined, yet substantial, which is different from iPhone 6, which feels substantial in size alone. Plus, unlike the ubiquitous rounded corners of the 6, iPhone 5 didn't really look like anything else on the market at the time". However, the iPhone 5/5s design was not suited to scaling up, in contrast to the iPhone 6/6S which could better accommodate
14061-436: The web. Apple revealed that the application would replace Google Maps as the default web mapping service for iOS. Apple also announced that the application would include turn-by-turn navigation, 3D maps, and the virtual assistant Siri . The mapping service was released on September 19, 2012. Following the launch, Apple Maps was heavily criticized, which resulted in a public apology by Apple CEO Tim Cook in late September and
14190-521: The web. Although Google did not immediately launch an iOS version Maps, shortly after the announcement of Apple Maps, Google did add a Flyover feature to its virtual globe application Google Earth . Three months later, in December 2012, Google Maps was released in the App Store . This version of Google Maps, unlike the previous version, featured turn-by-turn navigation. Shortly after it was launched, it
14319-410: The web. The web version is available on Safari, Chrome, and Edge on Windows PCs and iPads. Apple Maps started using vector graphics before competitor Google Maps, which allowed the application to use less data than Google Maps. The map has four available layers: regular map, satellite view, hybrid view (a combination of regular and satellite view), and public transit view. The main provider of map data
14448-643: The year. Apple had introduced multi-stop routing, Pay in Transit, and Mapkit for better integration of products in apps for developers. On August 5, 2022, Apple began testing its new map data in Israel , the Palestinian Territories and Saudi Arabia . Apple also published the new Detailed City Experience for Atlanta , Miami and Seattle . On September 12, 2022, Apple published the new Detailed City Experience for Chicago and Las Vegas alongside
14577-422: Was added in late 2015. Users can drop pins on the map to save places for later retrieval. The satellite view features Flyovers, three-dimensional satellite views, in designated locations. With Flyover, certain locations — mainly big cities and landmarks — can be seen from a birds-eye perspective. The three-dimensional views are photo-realistic, and users can change the perspective. Flyover has been available since
14706-604: Was added on October 16, 2017. Apple's transit directions are not available in third-party apps. In iOS 16, Apple added the ability to add Transit Cards to the Maps app, as well as see Transit Fares. With the release of iOS 14, various countries in Europe received congestion zone alerts in the Maps app to reduce harmful emissions in the area. Users have the option of inputting navigation that avoids these areas. As of iOS 16, this feature has expanded outside of Europe. Apple Indoor Maps
14835-479: Was added once again. On September 18, 2013, Apple released iOS 7. At that time, the new iPhone 5S included a new motion coprocessor , the M7, which can identify whether a user is walking or driving in order to adjust the navigation mode. During that same conference, Apple announced that a desktop version of the application would be made available for OS X Mavericks . On October 22, 2013, Apple released OS X Mavericks and
14964-402: Was added to iOS 9 (released on September 16, 2015), OS X El Capitan (released on September 30), and watchOS 2 (released on September 21). Apple Maps displays the networks of buses, subways, trains, and ferries in these cities. Additionally, the mapping service includes public transit schedules and shows the locations of the entries and exits of the subway and train stations. Support for all
15093-407: Was also a highlight during the event. This is the first-ever 64-bit processor in a phone of any kind. I don't think the other guys are even talking about it yet. Why go through all this? The benefits are huge. The A7 is up to twice as fast as the previous-generation system at CPU tasks, and up to twice as fast at graphics tasks, too. Schiller then showed demos of Infinity Blade III to demonstrate
15222-592: Was announced that offline maps would be coming to the Maps app, along with enhanced EV routing. Later that day, Apple released the Detailed City Experience for Paris . On July 27, 2023, Apple released the Detailed City Experience for Dallas and Houston and added Look Around imagery for Dallas, Minneapolis , and Tampa Bay . On July 31, 2023, Apple began testing its new map data in Denmark and Greece . The new maps launched for everyone on October 12, 2023. On July 24, 2024, Apple began public beta testing Apple Maps on
15351-463: Was designed by Apple and manufactured by Samsung . The A7 processor is accompanied by the M7 "motion co-processor", a dedicated processor for processing motion data from the iPhone's accelerometer and gyroscopes without requiring the attention of the main processor, which integrates with iOS 7's new CoreMotion APIs . The same A7 SoC and M7 motion co-processor are also found in the iPad Air and iPad Mini 2 , both of which were released in
15480-483: Was later used for the Flyovers feature in Apple Maps. Earlier in 2011, Apple indicated its plan for a mapping service when it stated on its website that it was collecting location data to create "an improved traffic service in the next couple of years" for iPhone users. In September 2012, when Apple Maps was released, a "source" connected to both Google and Apple Maps claimed to technology website TechCrunch that Apple
15609-428: Was recruiting Google employees that worked on Google Maps. In the first year after its release, Apple Maps received a number of improvements which solved various errors in the application. Other changes included adding more satellite imagery and making the navigation available in more cities. In 2013, Apple also acquired a few companies to improve Apple Maps, namely HopStop , Embark, WifiSlam, and Locationary, as well as
15738-527: Was restricted to a few companies , institutes and mapping agencies , requiring relatively expensive and complex hardware and software as well as skilled cartographers and geomatics engineers. Web mapping has brought many geographical datasets, including free ones generated by OpenStreetMap and proprietary datasets owned by HERE , Huawei , Google , Tencent , TomTom , and others. A range of free software to generate maps has also been conceived and implemented alongside proprietary tools like ArcGIS . As
15867-455: Was the best selling phone on AT&T , Sprint , Verizon , and T-Mobile in September 2013 in the United States, outselling the iPhone 5c and Samsung Galaxy S4 . According to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, the iPhone 5s outsold the 5c by a two-to-one margin during its September release, confirming Apple CEO Tim Cook 's view that the high-end smartphone market was not reaching a point of market saturation . While commentators viewed
15996-432: Was the biggest change of the device over previous generations, praising new Siri features, Control Center, and AirDrop. In an editorial, Pogue stated that iOS 7 was the biggest change in the iPhone series, citing utilitarian interface changes as the main contributor to this. Scott Stein of CNET criticized the lack of design change over iPhone 5 and said that although the iPhone 5s "is not a required upgrade, but it's easily
16125-554: Was the first iPhone to be available in a gold color; this decision was influenced by the fact that gold is seen as a popular sign of a luxury product among Chinese customers. The iPhone 5s is powered by the Apple A7 system-on-chip, the first 64-bit processor ever used on a smartphone. The device's operating system and pre-loaded software were optimized to run in 64-bit mode, promising increased performance, although third-party app developers would need to optimize their apps to take advantage of these enhanced capabilities. The A7 processor
16254-416: Was the first time that Apple launched two models simultaneously. The first-day release in China also contributed to the record sales result. On launch day, major in-stock shortages were reported in most stores, across all countries where the iPhone 5s initially went on sale. A great many customers in line outside Apple Stores worldwide were left disappointed due to severe shortages across all 5s models, with
16383-399: Was the last country to receive the iPhone 5s, on January 26, 2014. The iPhone 5s was succeeded as Apple's flagship smartphone by the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on September 19, 2014, but the older model remained available for purchase at a reduced price, while the 64 GB version was discontinued. The gold edition of the iPhone 5s was discontinued on September 9, 2015, when Apple revealed
16512-464: Was the most "futureproof of any iPhone ever launched. As much as it pains me to use the word futureproof if you are one of those people who likes to hold onto their device for a while – the iPhone 5s is as good a starting point as any." Scott Lowe of IGN also spoke highly of its 64-bit processor, "which has a substantial lead in processing power over the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 , accounting for
16641-633: Was the most popular free application in the App Store. Speculation around Apple creating a mapping service of its own arose in 2009 after computer magazine Computerworld reported that Apple had acquired Jaron Waldman's company Placebase, an online mapping service, in July of that year. The CEO of Placebase became a part of Apple's "Geo Team". In the following two years, Apple acquired two more mapping related companies who specialized in 3D maps: Poly9 in 2010 and C3 Technologies in 2011. C3 Technologies' imagery
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