Apple finally relaunches its Maps app to rival Google - but only in the US for now

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Apple is back as a potential competitor to Google Maps after the tech giant rolled out its new map app across the US.

Apple Maps was launched officially in 2012 but was fatally out-performed by Google, despite increasing popularity in the iPhone range, leading CEO Tim Cook to publicly apologise for the original app's failings.

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