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The “secret” cars Apple collect data for the next generation of Apple Maps

In recent months on the streets of American cities are more likely to notice cars with cameras and laser sensors on the roof. Judging by the numbers, they belong to Apple. 9to5Mac, with reference to “reliable source” at the company, confirmed that Apple is collecting the data for the map service and create a self-service interactive panoramas.

Mysterious cars with a set of cameras and sensors on the roof are not designed for testing of automatic control system for vehicles, as suggested by the observers. Machines that are seen in different regions of the US, collect map data with the aim to improve the quality of Apple Maps.

“In their cards now Apple relies on geolocation data from different companies, including TomTom. The Corporation is working to replace information from third-party players on their own. Originally, Apple had planned to switch completely to his service in 2017. However, close to the company sources say that the date may be postponed for one year”, – notes the edition.

In addition, the cars are three-dimensional imagery of streets, roads and buildings with high resolution, using two rotating cylindrical device is a LiDAR sensors. The latter is based on laser technology. Apple plans to launch its service interactive panoramas, but “simpler and more intuitive than Google Street View”.

“Apple is working on a way to merge the data mode 3D Flyover. In the next generation of cards will appear three-dimensional view of urban landscapes at the level of the streets. But since Apple only recently started to collect this information, the function will not be soon,” says the source.

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Finally, the cars do still photos of the establishments along the trails and roads. This initiative, codenamed “Project Gardar” is designed to replace Yelp image on the cards with the description of the companies in Maps. Apple will expand the service gradually, so most users will not notice the change.

It is known that Apple is finalizing work on the updated maps for iOS 9. The program will be able to plan routes of travel by foot, bike, public transport, car or by metro.

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