How to set Google Maps as default map application in iOS 9

Thanks for your responses as well, I've been lurking this forum and appreciate what you contributed.

RussellACoyne wrote:

Thanks for your responses as well, I've been lurking this forum and appreciate what you contributed.

Thank you.

So, while i could not figure out way to make google maps as global default. However i found a easy enough feature.

I usually had this problem when someone sends me address is msg or email. The address appear as links, When i double click on the link iOS asks me which mapping app i want to use - choices are apple's maps, google maps and waze. I choose google maps and from that point it works fine for me.

Thank you for providing a usable workaround that allows me to use Google Maps via Siri. While it would be nice if Apple would let me just choose my preferred service provider and then seek to secure my maps app choice by providing a superior application in the same way that they secured my device business, Apple has obviously decided not to go down that path. Not only do I trust Google Maps more than Apple Maps, I actually prefer it's interface, especially the simple feature of allowing me to pinch zoom out and see my entire rout at any point. Since I generally prefer Apple products but often prefer Google data services your workaround is very helpful, thanks for sharing.

such a SHAME for APPLE to have such a poor map app and force people to use it from calendar. In major cities like london there are still instances where map inside calendar will give you a wrong location for an address. for example if you type King street, it will force you to go to EC, when it is SW1, a major difference.

ayaya wrote:

such a SHAME for APPLE to have such a poor map app and force people to use it from calendar. In major cities like london there are still instances where map inside calendar will give you a wrong location for an address. for example if you type King street, it will force you to go to EC, when it is SW1, a major difference.

So tell someone who a) may care about your opinion and b) can do something about it:

http://www.apple.com/feedback

Thanks for the feedback link.

There are steps available to "switch" within Apple Maps.

The challenge is it rarely if ever, fully completes the task.

The last time I tried this feature Google Maps opened and the little spinning "circle" went on indefinitely.

I submitted feedback for Enhancement Request requesting the addition of Google Maps as a default mapping application.

If enough people do the same, maybe it will be added...

PCIMPOTS wrote:

Quite a shame, from Appple, to do this ! Right now, I have to copy the adress and paste it to Google Maps...

This has always been the case dating back to when Google Maps was the default Maps App on the iPhone. If you wanted to use an alternative Maps App, you had to do so manually.

The extra fumbling is annoying but if you are not pulling over your car to sort out your sat nav, then I believe you have a completely different kind of problem :-0

I totally agree. I think it should be our choice which app is the default. However, the work around I found is asking Siri to google the place of business I am looking for and then clicking get directions. This should open google maps app if it is installed on your phone. :-)

Good luck everyone!

I've used Apple Maps and Google on separate devices in the same car, along with the Navigation in my car to go to several places as a test, and I've not seen Apple miss yet. I've seen issues with both the car and Google. I believe a lot of it has to do with the accuracy of the GIS data provided. In some areas Google does its own, and may be updated when they do their Street view drives. None of them are exact 100% of the time though.

What are Apple doing ???. Wasting people's time with inferior Apple maps that do not!!! work

Cost me Hal an hour yesterday as they routed me to the far side of Adelaide.***!!! Apple.

As is clearly explained in the Terms of Use this is a site manned by Apple users, for Apple users. I take it you never took the time to read the Terms of Use for the site you use.

Nope!

That will be the reason you don't know.