Only 1/4 of iPhone users have installed Google Maps - how many people really care about Google services? http://ben-evans.com/benedictevans/2014/12/3/how-many-people-really-care-about-google-services … 
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@BenedictEvans@paulg They do when travel, but data roaming kills. As data & travel cost cheapens + inc improves, should see
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@gl_citizen@paulg Most people travel abroad once a year, if that, and don't need a map then they're there. -
@BenedictEvans@paulg Yes, which is why the arg was in future tense. Do believe that it will see increasing use, but today your pt correct.
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@paulg@BenedictEvans or people don't know how to use maps to get directions or search for local businesses. -
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@BenedictEvans@paulg need is a funny word there. I use maps for traffic, which almost everyone that commutes cares about. -
@BenedictEvans@paulg I also use it to lookup info on businesses I go to regularly. It's like a better local white pages. -
@BenedictEvans@paulg my point is that many people don't know how to do this if it isn't baked in. No g.maps shrinks a market. -
@BenedictEvans@paulg but yes generally I agree that tech is too often made for experts and jet-setters.
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Bangalore resident for 10 years now, I use maps evey day to understand traffic buildups and chaotic street numbering
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@paulg@BenedictEvans another example where "good enough" (Apple Maps) is enough for most. -
@davealevine@paulg@BenedictEvans perhaps phones are more valuable as music playing devices in cars than for route mapping...
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@paulg@BenedictEvans interesting thesis, I would think most people do! Certainly enough to use on occasionThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg@BenedictEvans not sure we have 4 drivers, 4 iPhones , teen girls use / like default iOS appThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg@BenedictEvans Maps are one of the most core pieces of functionality I need out of a smartphone.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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