RMweb Gold TomE Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hi all. Last night I updated my various Apple devices to the latest version of their operating software, iOS 6. One of the features new features is a new maps app, which no longer uses Google but Apple's own data and imaging. Whilst browsing around a couple of the cities which are blessed with 3D buildings, it struck me that Apple might have, (or be about to, depending on how extensive the 3D coverage ultimately is) have handed modellers of prototypical locations a rather nice method of research, second only to visiting the location in question. Here's a couple of pictures from around Manchester: And by simply panning around with your fingers you get the same scene as seen from a different angle: So, if you've ever wondered what's behind that building, or how it sits in relation to the railway, and where that tree line starts, it appears there may now indeed be 'an app for that' too! Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have been downloading iOS 6 to my ipad for the last few hours - its nearly fully downloaded so will have a good look at the new map app once installed as does look promising. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 it struck me that Apple might have, (or be about to, depending on how extensive the 3D coverage ultimately is) have handed modellers of prototypical locations a rather nice method of research Cant wait for the historical version .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 There seems to be an awful lot of written-off cars parked around the streets.... or is it they don't want you to guess the make and reg.... Still, very useful even with the squidgey bits. Dave Franks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 Finally installed.iOS6. First place I looked was Banbury but that location (and nearby Leamington Spa) is no clearer than Google maps and if anything, not as good.. So probably depends on location as to how good it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 Very true, or one that can handle the update! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clecklewyke Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Is this available on Macbook? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2012 ...but no help to those of us who don't have an iPod/iPhone/iPad! Bing Maps has a similar feature - called Bird's Eye. http://binged.it/PWSGBw shows the old Round House in Leeds. It's worth rotating the images and zooming in and out - trains appear and dissapear as the pictures aren't taken on the same day. Happy modelling. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted September 20, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 .First place I looked was Banbury but that location (and nearby Leamington Spa) is no clearer than Google maps and if anything, not as good.. So probably depends on location as to how good it is. Right now only the major cities are covered, but if Apple are serious about competing the digital maps arena then I would expect more to follow over time. London, Birmingham and Manchester are the 3 i've found in the UK so far. In many ways, for anyone building a modern image layout, this has the potential to be a great tool, and the level of detail is quite surprising. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 Tom yes, those you have posted are very good and that last bone especially if you have want to model the appraoch to Victoria. Its good enough to pick up most of the track side clutter scuh as pieces of rail, electrical cabiets etc and really great for getting the details on the roof of building whihc are seen by a veiwer of a model but cant easily be got by the modeller of the real building. I am going to see if they have soem close up shots of the buildings in Santa Barbara so I can finish the roof details of the buildings I have modelled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 Ooops Among the user complaints regarding Apple's maps sent to the BBC were: Users have complained about the quality of satellite images in the new software (bottom) Some towns appear to be missing, such as Stratford-upon-Avon and Solihull. Others, like Uckfield in East Sussex, are in the wrong location. Satellite images of various locations, particularly in Scotland, are obscured by cloud. A search for Manchester United Football Club directs users to Sale United Football Club, a community team for ages five and above. Users also reported missing local places, such as schools, or strange locations. Another screenshot showed a furniture museum* that was apparently located in a river. http://www.bbc.co.uk...nology-19659736 * link to a twitter account which is suspended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Ooops Among the user complaints regarding Apple's maps sent to the BBC were: Users have complained about the quality of satellite images in the new software (bottom) ... Presumably it's just teething problems, people are always ready to criticise, because I mean it's not like Google maps would ever get anything wrong - oops!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2012 I think it's fair to say that the 3D needs a bit of work in places Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacque Jacque Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 As a confirmed apple hater, their technology is of no interest. Your first photo however, I find very inspiring and I suspect my layout plan may well look very similar to the Princes Bridge area of Manchester (possibly with a bit of Manchester Picadilly approach for good measure), so Thank you TomE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 Apparenty the Brooklyn Bridge no longer exists and Luton has moved into the South West...well at least it is stil in Firsts territory but might not help if you are flying out of the airport any time soon. Glad I have an Android phone and dont rely on just my ipad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2012 ive just updated my ipad 2 and iphone 4s and now my photobucket app wont work, it works fine in the safari window though but i cant upload via that so unfortunaly i can't show the screen grab i have of where i live, apparently its now called "wrexham crewe" and is near weymouth which is now on the cheshire/staffordshire border! the 3d thing is fun though, have a look at moor st, the 67 parked in the sidings is pretty impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2012 finally got the uploading to work.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted September 21, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2012 Looks like once the mistakes are corrected and the coverage is expanded this could be a fantastic tool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I'm holding off on the update until the first patch release. Rule 1 of tech, never ever, get the x.0 version of anything. Sort of like the old saying of never buy a car in the first year of its release. As for the pics, I think they've over done the ballast weathering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2012 I dont normally go for the update immediately but as I also have an Android tablet it doesnt matter much about losing Google maps on the ipad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted September 21, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2012 There will be a stand alone Google Maps App before long i'm sure! There are some impressive errors in this first release. Doncaster seems to have become Duncaster, and Aldershot is relocated to Farnborough, plus in some areas the satellite imagery is shocking, but, this is V.1 of Apple Maps, so comparing it to V.7 of google maps (or whichever they are on now) is a little unfair I feel. There is an inbuilt error reporting facility allowing you to correct locations and place names and I have already used it to report several issues. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted September 21, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2012 This was sent to me earlier today and proves that the guys and gals at London Underground do possess a sense of humour!! https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/557034_10151250954258487_51897497_n.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2012 There will be a stand alone Google Maps App before long i'm sure! ive just downloaded an app called "live street view" not fantastic but free and you get google street view back at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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