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The best of the worst in Apple Maps
The launch of the iPhone5 has been hit by complaints about the new Apple Maps function. There are some spectacular images but some massive fails.
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Uluru found on Apple Maps.Credit:
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Uluru in 3D.Credit:
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Apple's flagship Sydney store is on the wrong side of the road.Credit:
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Bondi Beach, as seen on Apple Maps.Credit:
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Sydney's CBD.Credit:
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A wobbly-looking Sydney Opera House.Credit:
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge.Credit:
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The SCG, as seen on Apple Maps.Credit:
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"Lithgow" in NSW on Apple Maps, left, and on Google Maps, right. Apple Maps lists it in the wrong place.Credit:
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River Derwent in Hobart shown on Apple Maps, left, and right on Google Maps. Apple Maps disconnects the river using land (it is not disconnected).Credit:
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"My classes are in what building again? jokes "The Amazing iOS 6 Maps". Google Maps lists the names of Louisiana State University buildings. Apples Maps does not.Credit:
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"The Amazing iOS 6 Maps" blog jokes Oakland?s 980 freeways in the US have "new rock climbing walls".Credit:
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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington is looking a little worse for wear as seen on Apple Maps.Credit:
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Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur appear as though they are melting on Apple Maps.Credit:
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This image submitted to Fairfax by Twitter user toholio shows a train station in Melbourne on Apple Maps that closed 31 years ago.Credit:
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Where's the Opera House? Apple Maps doesn't really know.Credit:
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Reader Barry Cayford submited this picture with the following caption: "Apparently you can now drive through Reddacliff Place in Brisbane CBD. Not sure if you're supposed to go through the underground busway or just dodge pedestrians in the plaza outside Treasury Casino. It does make journeys routes much shorter though!"Credit:
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Where Apple Maps think Kiama is located in NSW.Credit:
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The City of Perth looks a little squashed on Apple Maps.Credit:
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Perth up close on Apple Maps.Credit: