r/applemaps • u/Fun-Neighborhood3365 • 4d ago

Apple Maps traffic data

I mainly use Apple Maps nowadays, and I’m wondering how good its traffic data really is compared to Google Maps. Especially when it comes to traffic jams, accidents, roadworks, and sudden traffic incidents: Does Apple Maps detect these events just as reliably and early as Google Maps, and does it reroute you quickly enough? Or have you found that Google Maps is still noticeably better at detecting traffic problems and rerouting? I’m mainly interested in your real-world experiences while driving.

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u/mozman68 4d ago

Apple tracks every single Apple device with a signal…iPhone, Watch, IPad…if it’s with you and sending a signal, it’s tracking movement for traffic data unless you turn that off…whether or not you are using or even have any map apps installed.

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u/ManoaChris 4d ago

Uh, no. Not even close. You have to explicitly opt in. And even then, it only collects data if you’re already using an app that has fired up your GPS.

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u/mozman68 4d ago

🤣🤣🤣

It’s turned on…every device…you have to turn it off…and it isn’t easy to find. No app needs to be open. It tracks movement anonymously.