The service gained on the Vistula, among others a new three-dimensional look, iconic icons of famous buildings and the Look Around function. The new version of the application is clearly different from the previous one, but it is still not a finished product. For this, they need data provided by people walking around the capital in “backpacks”.
Apple envoys in Warsaw wear silver “backpacks”. They collect data for maps
The “backpacks” are actually cameras and devices that will allow Apple to expand its maps. To this end, they take photos and collect information about pedestrian-only locations and streets, such as parks and squares that are not accessible by car. Apple employees have been circulating around the capital since May 8, they will not finish collecting data until June 30.
“In this way, data is collected that can be used directly in Apple Maps, for example, in the Look Around feature. Other pedestrian studies use iPads or other devices to collect data for improvement purposes. This type of research allows us to improve and update Apple Maps in areas where vehicles simply can’t go.” – .
Stupid faces? Apple will anonymize you anyway
If someone counts on being caught by the Apple camera and plans to smile or make a silly face on this occasion, they may be disappointed. The company informs that it uses the same privacy protections as in the case of Apple Maps when collecting data. Therefore, faces and license plates will be censored. Apple, so far, does not lead and does not plan to take pictures of streets from the perspective of a pedestrian in other Polish cities.
Source: Gazeta
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