Apple to survey roads in La Ronge, Melfort, North Battleford, P.A. and more in coming weeks
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Apple is conducting ground surveys with vehicles around the world to collect data to improve Apple Maps and Saskatchewan will be included.
According to a recent media release, Apple will be in several Saskatchewan communities from Aug. 8 to Sept. 30. Communities expected to be visited are Assiniboia, Battleford, Estevan, Kindersley, La Ronge, Lloydminster, Maple Creek, Melfort, Melville, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn, Wynyard and Yorkton.
“We may periodically revisit and re-collect data in some of those locations in an effort to maintain a high-quality, up-to-date map,” the media release noted. “Apple is also conducting surveys with portable systems in select pedestrian areas. Pedestrian surveys use a backpack system to collect data that may be used directly in Apple Maps, such as in the Look Around feature.”
Apple also stated the company is committed to protecting the privacy of residents while conducting these surveys. Individuals can request that a face, license plate, or your own house be censored.
