Minds Behind Maps

James Killick: Why Did Apple get into Maps? (And how they got there) - MBM#51

Sep 15, 2023

Guest James Killick, former employee of Apple Maps team and experienced mapping professional, discusses the motivations behind Apple's entry into the mapping industry, challenges faced in creating digital maps, the significance of OpenStreetMap, and Apple's recent announcement on spatial computing and their new mixed reality headsets, Vision Pro.

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Accidental Mapping Nerd: A Journey into the Mapping Industry

The Early Days of In-Vehicle Navigation Systems

Early Days and Challenges of Creating Digital Maps

12:26 • 26min

Apple's Entry into the Mapping Industry

38:55 • 28min

The Significance of Open Street Map

01:06:38 • 28min

Challenges of Incentivizing Individuals in Collaborative Mapping

01:34:51 • 2min

Ratings and Reviews for Restaurants and Events

01:37:05 • 10min

Apple's Vision Pro and the Future of 3D Mapping Experiences

01:46:37 • 6min

Book and Podcast Recommendations

01:52:11 • 8min