May 31, 2009, according to technology website BGR reports that Apple is working iOS 6 platform to test their own 3D map applications, has been to the finishing stage.

Apple is testing the iOS 3D map application is about to release (picture from BGR)

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It is reported that Apple has for several years has been in self-development map application, and now do the final preparations for the release of the latest iOS version of the map application, a move that allows Apple no longer rely on Google’s map data.

reported that Apple’s Maps application with an updated user interface, including a new navigation bar. This navigation bar is silver instead of blue. Apple’s current mapping application using the standard iOS blue color scheme, it is expected that Apple iOS 6 color schemes may be converted to silver, like the iPad.

In addition, the iPhone version of Apple’s Maps application in the lower left corner of a floating “locate me” button, which is very similar to the Android version of Google Maps application. If the user wants to switch to 3D mode (this mode will use Apple’s acquisition of C3 technology), then you must click on the bottom right corner of the map page logo to activate 3D model; the user can click the bottom left corner to activate 3D model 3D icons to switch in and out of 3D mode.

reported that Apple 3D map in progress finishing iOS 6 10A3XX version is currently being tested.