Apple and Google have not been the best of friends. In fact, their relationship has been somewhat rocky mainly because they see each other as competition most of the time.

But their relationship will make a turn towards smoothness because of new developments in the mapping system that Mac will be using.

Yes, Mac will be using Google Maps.

The extensive online map by Google has its merits and Apple is able to clearly see them, hence the partnership.

It was just a few years ago when Apple purchased mapping services Poly9 and Placebase. But Apple may not be using these mapping systems and they might be using Google Maps instead.

We’re not sure if the iPhone will include turn by turn directions like what people can expect from the Android. If this well appreciated functionality will not be applied on the Apple system, then the market share of Android will continue to increase.

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