Apple completely refused the services of Google, provides mapping information for the web version of the service "Find iPhone». Now for the corresponding section on the site iCloud.com own maps used Apple.
Find My Phone service was the last in which Apple used maps Google. Two years ago, with the release of iOS 6, the company introduced a corporate mapping application instead of Google Maps. Service was sharply criticized by the public for a large number of errors and inaccuracies. Later, Google unveiled maps Maps as a separate application in the App Store, but Apple does not give up and are actively working to improve their own service.
Suppliers cards iCloud.com act TomTom and dozens of other partners Apple. However, the California giant continues to use Google Maps on the official website Apple.com, where there is the location of the stores Apple Store. It is possible that the company will soon replace the card on its own.
Not long ago, Apple opened vacancies for engineers, whose responsibilities will include the development of a map service Maps. New employees will develop the "engine" and program interfaces (API), which will use the third-party developers. According to rumors, the company plans to make the card Apple Maps crowdsourcing : the owners of the iPhone and iPad will be able to edit the cards known to them places, inflicting on them roads, houses and other objects.