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One of the top features of Google Maps that has helped it to nearly decimate the personal navigation device market is the ability to search for anything in Google's vast database which far exceeds any point of interest listings in other devices. 

iPhone and iPad users that upgrade to iOS6 in the coming weeks may find that are sadly disappointed with what Apple has done to their mapping app. While the 3D building renderings of San Francisco are certainly visually cool,  they really don't to much to enhance usability. Apple is now relying on Yelp listings for points of interest which are much more limited. Someday, Apple may improve the new maps app, and hopefully it will come quicker than upgrades to iTunes. 

In the meantime, there's always Android

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I sat down to play with the Golden Master release of iOS 6 tonight so I could familiarize myself with the software before our customers download it next week.

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