Apple rolls out map application in US to rival Google's navigation app

Tech giant Apple on January 30 said that it had released an updated map application in United States to rival Google's popular navigation software. According to reports, Apple spent a few years rebuilding navigation app after a version in year 2012 caused a lot of problems and prompted an apology from CEO Tim Cook.

revamped Maps application is more comprehensive

Tim Cook led company stated that revamped Maps application was faster, more accurate than its predecessor. According to reports, Maps will be rolled out in Europe in next few months. Apple's Senior Vice President of Internet software and services, Eddy Cue said that company strives to create best for its users and reflects how people explore world today.

According to reports, a few features of Apple Maps are similar to Google's navigation software. For example- pictures of locations taken at street level and artificial intelligence to check current status of flight reservations mentioned in one's email or calendars.

Google rolls out Chrome feature

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently said that Chrome browser will have a feature that will warn any user if ir password has been compromised after accessing a website. To make people kw about this feature, Pichai posted a tweet letting everyone kw about tech giant's latest stand on user protection.

Pichai promised that Google's Chrome browser will be giving updates in real-time to inform any user if y access a suspicious website. He furr added that company was working on improving its phishing protections to provide real-time updates to users.

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Tech giant Google's parent company Alphabet on January 16 saw its valuation reach $1 trillion mark for first time, making it fourth American tech company to reach milestone. According to reports, Alphabet's shares increased 0.76 per cent for that particular day at close of trade. company joined likes of Apple, which first reached $1 trillion mark in year 2018.

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