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- People have just discovered that Apple Maps has a loyal fanbase, and is actually quite good.
- But die-hard Google Maps users won't stop reminding them of how bad the app was at its 2012 launch.
- Apple has a history of releasing products people initially think are dumb, before coming around.
Earlier this week The Wall Street Journal published one of the most divisive articles you can imagine: a deep-dive into Apple Maps – and the people who love them.
It's hard to compete with a product as beloved as Google Maps, which literally helped open up our world.