Apple launches 'Surveyor' app for improved mapping accuracy
The Hindu
According to Apple, the Surveyor app captures data on road infrastructure and transmits it to Apple.
Apple has introduced a new app called 'Surveyor', designed to collect real-world mapping data to enhance the accuracy and detail of Apple Maps.
According to Mac Rumours, the app focuses on gathering information such as street signs, traffic signals, and roadside details to ensure Apple Maps remains precise and up to date.
Unlike Apple's standard consumer apps, Surveyor is not publicly available. Instead, it appears to be intended for partner companies tasked with mapping assignments.
Upon downloading the app, users are prompted to "Open Partner App," which redirects them to another application called Premise.
Premise, a third-party platform, allows users to earn rewards by completing various tasks, including surveys, reporting local details like construction updates, and photographing specific locations.
Based on app strings found in Surveyor, it appears that once a mapping task is assigned via Premise, users will be instructed to mount an iPhone, switch it to landscape mode, and capture images along a designated route while driving.
According to Apple, the Surveyor app captures data on road infrastructure and transmits it to Apple, where it helps "precisely place objects on the map.
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According to Apple, the Surveyor app captures data on road infrastructure and transmits it to Apple.
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