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Report: Apple's iOS 7 driving aggressive in-car integration push

Apple's is accelerating efforts to integrate its iOS software and services into in-car infotainment systems.

Apple acquires indoor mapping startup WifiSLAM

Apple has purchased indoor GPS services firm WifiSLAM, a move that likely signals an expansion of its Apple Maps platform.

Apple makes Maps improvements, but consumer complaints persist

While a list of recent Apple Maps improvements obtained by The Loop indicates the company is continuing its efforts to improve the much-maligned platform, users were quick to respond with a flood of complaints--suggesting Apple still has significant work ahead.

Google Maps for iPhone upgrade brings faster local search, contacts integration

Google released the first major overhaul of its popular Maps application for Apple's iPhone, highlighted by new features designed to simplify local search.

Rumor Mill: Apple acquiring Waze to fortify Maps for iOS

Apple is in advanced negotiations to acquire crowdsourced location services firm Waze, a move to improve its much-criticized Apple Maps platform,  TechCrunch  reports.

Report: Apple, foursquare in talks to share local data

Apple is in preliminary discussions to integrate foursquare local data into its fledgling Maps platform for iOS,  The Wall Street Journal  reports.

Google Maps returns to Apple's iPhone, adds turn-by-turn navigation

Nearly three months after Apple replaced Google's preloaded mapping services with its own Apple Maps platform, Google Maps is once again available to iOS device users, this time as a native application offered for download from the App Store.

Report: Is TomTom being stalked by Apple?

Shares in TomTom have risen sharply after an analyst at Rabobank International said Apple could be preparing a takeover bid. The thinking is that Apple could bid for TomTom to quickly improve its maligned Apple Maps service.

Apple CEO Cook: 'We're putting all our energy' into Maps improvements

Apple CEO Tim Cook offered a harsh assessment of the company's efforts to design its own Maps platform for iOS devices, admitting "We screwed up" but promising significant improvements are in the pipeline.

Report: Apple axes Maps exec after app troubles

Apple fired Richard Williamson, who oversaw the company's Maps team, according to media reports.