Encounter an Apple Car for Image Collection for Apple Maps

Apple Maps made by Apple

I've been a Windows user for a long time, and I've been using Android for smartphones instead of iPhone. I have an iPad, but I haven't touched it ... I mean, I've never used the "Apple Maps" that Apple created on its own. is.

It seems that it has been adopted for iOS since 2012, but until now it seems that Google Maps was still highly evaluated.

Deterioration of map accuracy of Google Maps?

However, on March 6, 2019, Google saidGoogle Maps in Japan will change! (Coming soon)Announced.

After that, from around March 21, 2019, when the map was probably updated, the accuracy of Google Maps dropped sharply, and the world is a little noisy.

As is said on various news sites, this is due to the termination of the alliance with "Zenrin", the largest map information company in Japan that used the map due to the business alliance with Google since 2005. It is said that it may be.

It seems that the accuracy of the map has deteriorated because the map of Zenrin so far can no longer be used and Google's original map is used.

Apple Maps Create Street View?

Meanwhile, Apple Inc. announced in June 2018 thatApple Maps does not rely on other companies' services and creates accurate maps from scratchSince then, it seems that the map accuracy of Apple Maps has improved considerably.

In addition, Apple has issued a press release saying "Apple will start collecting new data in the future", so it seems that Apple Maps will also be able to start a service like "Street View" in Google Maps. It seems that it is also considered.

* At the time of the interview with Apple in June 2018, the answer from Apple to the question "Do you want to start a street view service?" Is still "Maybe", and there is no information at that time. was.

Apple Maps vehicles start running

Well, and.

The other day, I was running in Tokyo in a good mood while using the Google Maps navigation system installed in Porsche 911 without actually thinking deeply about such a map (laugh).

Oh yeah, on my Porsche 911 (991.2), Google Maps navigates the car.

Well, sometimes it guides me on a pathless road that makes me think, "Yes, Google teacher, please stop giving such trials !!", or it guides me on a great route. I'm used to it, so I'm in a good mood on Google Maps ^^

So, when I was running, I found a car with a camera on the roof of the car.

I had a blinker on the left and stopped trying to turn, so I passed next to it and went straight. I thought, "Is the camera feeling a little different from the car that collects map information from Google that I sometimes see?"

It was written as Apple Maps. Oh! This is Apple Map Vehicle, an Apple map car that collects map information that Apple Map is running! !!

Yes, Apple saidImage collection for Apple MapsIt was announced that the collection location by car in Japan and the time to run the Apple Maps car (April 2019-October 2019).

I ran next to the Apple car, thinking, "I'm kind of happy to be able to meet the Apple car right away" ... Immediately after that.

Hmm? Looking at the rearview mirror.

that? For some reason, the car that was about to turn left stopped turning left and just ran behind my car! !! This is also a photo through the rearview mirror ↓

Will Porsche 911 appear in Street View on Apple Maps? Wonder?

I've been running slowly behind me for a while, so this is ... if Apple Maps eventually launches a Street View-like service! !! Maybe my Porsche 911 will be projected on the map at this place? ?? ?? And somehow expect a little ^ ^

I don't like to see "myself", but I'm really happy to see "my car" in the picture, so I'm glad if it appears on the Apple Maps ... I'm hoping from now on. A long story ...

Here, from the side mirror ↓

By the way, when it comes to collecting map information like this, I have encountered such a person before. It's amazing, is this for shooting things like "views inside buildings" that are common these days? ?? ??

My brother was walking with a big 360 degree camera on his back ↓

Whether or not Apple Maps will actually provide Street View-like services has not yet been clearly answered, but as a note at the time of the announcement that this map information collection will be done.

Apple places the highest priority on protecting your privacy when conducting these investigations. For example, the faces and license plates included in the collected images are blurred before they are released.

Is written. "The face and license plate will be blurred before it is released," so I think this will be something like Street View.

List of areas where Apple cars go around

Apple car seems to be traveling all over the country until October 2019, so I think that the number of sightings will increase in the future. It would be great if your car was also reflected! !! (Isn't that so ^^?)

According to Apple's announcement, the regions in Japan where data is collected by automobile are as follows:

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).