IMP Live 221 – Mapocalypse Now
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This week’s panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Allister Jenks & Tim Chaten
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This week’s show notes, including links to the panel’s picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break.
###Show Notes
#### Security Sweep (Bart)
* Yet another Java Vulnerability – REALLY time to disable it in your browser – via [Sophos Naked Security Blog](http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/09/26/new-security-hole-multiple-java-versions/)
* Safari on iOS 6 seems to be overly aggressively caching web content to the extent that it could cause serious problems on web appellations and theoretically even un-intended double-purchases, so be careful – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/09/developers-claim-safari-in-ios-6-breaks-web-apps-with-aggressive-caching/)
#### Apple News
* __Stu__: Apple post tribute to Steve on one-year anniversary of his passing on [Apple](http://apple.com) site.
* __Allister__: Apple extend free iCloud storage upgrade to former MobileMe customers for another year – via [Apple Support](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5527)
* for a while a bug had the expiration date for the upgraded storage showing as 2050! – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/former-mobileme-subscribers-getting-free-20gb-icloud-storage-until-2050/)
* __Bart__: The European Commission pursuing Apple over misleading warranty descriptions – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/apples-warranty-advertising-comes-under-eus-microscope/)
#### Mac News
* __Stu__: Good News for Mac Gamers:
* The Mac Game Store opens – a 3rd part app store just for Mac games – [www.macgamestore.com/app/](http://www.macgamestore.com/app/)
* Batman: Arkham City coming to Mac in November – via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/10/02/batman-arkham-city-game-of-the-year-edition-headed-to-mac-in-nov/)
* __Allister__: Re-launch of Modbook “exceeds expectations” (numbers without numbers – gotta love that) – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/modbook-pro-reaction-has-exceeded-expectations-to-ship-in-november/)
#### iOS Ecosystem
* The ‘Mapocalypse’
* Apple not holding a Google Maps app up in review process contrary to rumours – via [Reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/25/us-google-iphone-idUSBRE88O07U20120925)
* But an app may be in development – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/09/google-may-have-an-ios-mapping-app-in-the-works-after-all/)
* Apple reported to be recruiting ex-Google Maps staff – via [Techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/23/source-apple-aggressively-recruiting-ex-google-maps-staff-to-build-out-ios-maps/)
* Google Maps web app brings Google Maps back to the iPhone – via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/09/20/you-can-still-use-google-maps-on-ios-6/)
* now also with Street View – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/google-street-view-now-available-on-web-based-google-maps/)
* Tim Cook Issues Apology on Apple Website, promises improvement are coming, and recommends alternatives – via [Apple.com](http://www.apple.com/letter-from-tim-cook-on-maps/)
* Apple change the wording on their iOS 6 page to tone-down the claims for Maps – via [9to5 Mac](http://9to5mac.com/2012/09/29/apple-no-longer-calls-ios6-maps-the-most-beautiful-powerful-mapping-service-ever/)
* Apple add a new featured section in the iOS App Store to highlight alternative mapping apps – via [Mac Rumours](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/09/28/apple-launches-new-app-store-feature-section-for-alternative-maps/)
* Motorola try to capitalise on the Mapocalypse with an add – unfortunately, they used a bogus address, and if you look closely at their example, the iPhone actually does a better job than Google maps – via [Apple Insider](http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/09/27/googles-ilost-motorola-ad-faked-an-address-to-lose-ios-6-maps)
* Snappli creates controversy by claiming Apple maps usage drops to just 1 in 25 users using it – better caching and more efficient use of data seems a more believable explanation – via [Daring Fireball](http://daringfireball.net/2012/10/snappli_maps)
* Consumer Reports weigh in to defend Apple maps – via [Consumer Reports](http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2012/09/smart-phone-navigation-showdown-apple-ios6-vs-google-android.html)
* [Allister's research](http://zkarj.clarify-it.com/d/ypggkl)
* Signs of promised improvement already starting to show – via [Mac Rumours](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/05/apples-3d-maps-and-imagery-seeing-incremental-improvements/)
* __Tim__: Verizon addresses problem that caused iPhones on their network to use cellular data even when on wifi – via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/10/01/verizon-responds-to-data-usage-concerns-on-iphone-5-while-connected-to-wi-fi/)
* Users who were affected will not be billed for their data overages – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/verizon-iphone-5-users-wont-be-charged-for-erroneous-data-usage/)
* __Bart__: DPRewiew put an end to “Purple Haze Gate” – it’s just lens flare, cameras do that when you point them at the sun, so just don’t do that – via [DPReview](http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6867454450/quick-review-apple-iphone-5-camera/5)
* __Tim__: Apple revising MFi program to limit 3rd party Lightning accessories – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/apple-revising-mfi-program-to-limit-third-party-lightning-accessories/)
* __Stu__: Apple update Developer Guidelines to ban apps that promote other apps – via [Tech Crunch](http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/01/how-a-new-apple-developer-guideline-could-be-curtains-for-apps-that-promote-other-apps/)
* __Allister__: Foxconn denies there is a strike in any of their plants – via [Reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/06/us-apple-foxconn-idUSBRE8941JF20121006)
* __Bart__: Apple release free iOS 6 user guide through iBookStore – [Link ...](http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/iphone-user-guide-for-ios-6/id563272542?mt=11)
#### Litigation Latest
* __Bart__: Apple -v- Samsung -v- Apple:
* Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales ban lifted – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/10/apple-v-samsung-judge-ends-galaxy-tab-ban-apple-may-have-to-pay-2-6m/)
* Apple ask for additional 707 million in damages – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/09/apple-demands-707-million-in-additional-damages-from-samsung/)
* Samsung goes after Jury Chairman – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/10/samsung-claims-foreman-lied-about-his-past-to-get-on-apple-v-samsung-jury/)
* Court documents show Apple offered Samsung FRAND licensing deal before issuing proceedings against them – via [c|net](http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57525660-37/apple-offered-patent-licensing-deal-to-samsung-before-trial/)
* Samsung adds iPhone 5 to it’s up-coming case against Apple (in the same court as the one heard last August) – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/10/samsung-adds-apples-iphone-5-to-its-patent-lawsuit/)
* __Allister__: Motorola mysteriously drops one of it’s cases against Apple with the ITC, the case sought to have imports of iOS devices and Macs banned – via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/10/motorola-mobility-suddenly-drops-bid-to-ban-sale-of-macs-ios-devices/)
#### Apple Competitor Watch
* __Bart__: Android Security Woes:
* Nasty Android Security bug surfaces – allows remote wipe of device by visiting website – via [The Verge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/26/3412432/samsung-touchwiz-remote-wipe-vulnerability-android-dialer)
* SIM cards also at risk – via [Tech Hive](http://www.techhive.com/article/2010867/samsung-android-hole-also-leaves-sim-cards-vulnerable.html)
* Proof-of-concept Android malware creates 3D map of your home – via [Sophos Naked Security Blog](http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/10/02/proof-of-concept-android-malware-creates-3d-maps-of-your-home/)
* __Allister__: Google pass Microsoft’s Market cap – via [Bloomberg](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-01/google-passes-microsoft-s-market-value-as-pc-loses-to-web.html)
* __Tim__: No HP Smartphone in 2013 – via [Computer World UK](http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/mobile-wireless/3401999/hp-smartphone-not-coming-in-2013-says-ceo-meg-whitman/)
* __Bart__: Some ‘good’ news for RIM, they post smaller losses than expected – via [Bloomberg](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-27/rim-posts-narrower-loss-than-estimated-helped-by-overseas-users.html)
#### Picks:
* __Tim__: [Stampcard App](http://www.getstampcard.com/)
* __Allister__: [FitBit Activity and Calorie Tracker](http://itunes.apple.com/app/fitbit-activity-calorie-tracker/id462638897?mt=8) & [Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal](http://itunes.apple.com/app/calorie-counter-diet-tracker/id341232718?mt=8)
* __Stu__: Netbot – App.net client for [iPhone](http://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=2029330&url=http://itunes.apple.com/app/netbot-for-iphone-app.net/id563595132?mt=8) and [iPad](http://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=2029330&url=http://itunes.apple.com/app/netbot-for-ipad-app.net-client/id563596528?mt=8)
* __Bart__: A Fantastic article on the surprisingly long history of Gorilla Glass – via [WIRED](http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/09/ff-corning-gorilla-glass/all/http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/09/25/how-corning-developed-the-glass-used-in-iphones/)
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