Apple has purchased an express C3 Technologies specializes in 3D maps in order not to rely on Google on this issue and to prepare the three-dimensional mapping system that we will see in the iPhone5.
The world of digital mapping and 3D maps especially is one of the many fields that have yet to achieve its maximum development in adapting to the latest generation of mobile. The problem is that this segment is primarily controlled by Google which all others depend. Apple plans, long distance himself from the "dependent" and has now gone a step further to become a giant shopping maps C3 Technologies, a company that makes and integrates three-dimensional maps in 2D maps.
The news of the acquisition of this mapping company, a leader in the field of three-dimensional maps is not new, what happens is that you knew the identity of the buyer. Now the site has been unveiled 9to5mac that Apple is the company that bought C3 Technologies, although unaware of the other transaction data, such as the purchase price. This is not the only movement in the Apple world of cartography as in 2009 and in 2010 bought Placebase Poly9. Their ultimate goal: not to rely on Google Maps and most of all iPhone 5 maps in this section. A mobile that much is expected and in which the firm plays a lot.
C3 Technologies has its origins in the aerospace and defense industry in Sweden. They are able to create maps with some incredible detail and accuracy close to six inches. In addition, the aerial views are amazing and recreating have nothing to envy to the version of Google. It is clear that Apple will also do battle in this area and above all do not want to rely on Google, its direct rival. In the video that we show below you can see a recreation of the process followed by the company to achieve the three-dimensional maps.
Apple has a history of buying companies rather interesting. Siri Starting last year, the voice recognition system implemented on the iPhone 4S. But not alone as in 2008 also acquired PA Semi resulting in A4 and A5 processors implemented in the latest generations of IOS devices. The same philosophy that has led to the acquisition of Placebase, Poly9 and now, C3 Technologies.
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