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Apple's vector maps save memory, go further when you're offline

by Steven Sande (Oct 5th, 2012)

One of the unsung features of Apple's iOS 6 Maps app is that it uses vector-based -- rather than raster-based -- maps that chew up less bandwidth and can be stored in a much smaller amount of memory. Many iOS 6 users are now finding that they can actually use the Maps app without a data ...

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