Apple is reportedly ask google to provide the maps for the iOS6 map apps.
But earlier days to over come google apple taken lot of steps.
The relationship between google and apple is steadily strong relation in terms
of competitors.
But Apple uses google technology where ever posible.And now it tie with google
to give the fast and shiny map apps for the iOS6.
To over come google in the maps app technology Apple already acquire the
mapping firm Placebase in 2009 as well as acquire Poly9 in 2010 for online
mapping firm.
Now Apple recently acquire the c3 technology for 3-D maps unclassified technology
desinged for missile guidance systems.
To build 3-D maps c3 Technolog uses a DSLR cameras and collecting all images
and used automated algorithms to get the clear 3-D view of the image.