iMore show 316: Apple, Google, and Maps

Rene talks with MG Siegler of parislemon and TechCrunch about iOS 6 maps, Apple and Google, how they handle media and public perception, and their relationship past, present, and future. This is an iMore show special edition!
Show notes
- A letter from Tim Cook on Maps{.nofollow}
- Original iOS Maps took 2 engineers and 3 weeks
- Google Working on Maps for iPhone and iPad
- Ripping Off The Bloody Band-Aid
- How Google Went From Search Engine To Content Destination
- iOS 6: Setting Apple Maps expectations
Guests
- MG Siegler ([@parishlemon](https://twitter.com/gte) of [parislemon.com](https://parislemon.tumblr.com/) and [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/author/mg-siegler/)
Hosts
- Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie)
Credits
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Rene Ritchie is one of the most respected Apple analysts in the business, reaching a combined audience of over 40 million readers a month. His YouTube channel, Vector, has over 90 thousand subscribers and 14 million views and his podcasts, including Debug, have been downloaded over 20 million times. He also regularly co-hosts MacBreak Weekly for the TWiT network and co-hosted CES Live! and Talk Mobile. Based in Montreal, Rene is a former director of product marketing, web developer, and graphic designer. He's authored several books and appeared on numerous television and radio segments to discuss Apple and the technology industry. When not working, he likes to cook, grapple, and spend time with his friends and family.