It looks like Apple is gearing up to launch iOS 6 at WWDC later this month. We’ve already ran through what we’d like to see, but there’s one big change on everyone’s radar: Apple looks set to ditch Google Maps for a service of its very own. Question is, is that a good move?

The above shot is a newly leaked image of what’s reported to be Apple’s new mapping service, which it’ll stuff into iOS 6 as a means of weening itself off of its reliance on Google.

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The service is the culmination of Apple’s acquisition of a few select mapping companies and technologies, and rumour has it that the new app will provide fully 3D maps akin to Google Earth. Sounds good, but it’ll no doubt be a bit of a shock to many users who’re used to the big G’s service.

So, we ask you, will you miss the Google Maps integration in iOS once iOS 6 rolls around? Or are you looking forward to seeing how Apple’s mapping app stacks up? Answer the poll below to let us know.

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  • Fulltopuk

    The question should be will Apple Maps be better and actually available outside the US?

    • Anonymous

      You’d hope they wouldn’t boot Google out of the top spot without something amazing – US availability is another thing, as you say.

    • Anonymous

      Outside the US they have already switched away from Google Maps to Open maps.

  • Donald Michael Kraig

    Stoopid question. If it’s better, nobody will miss it. If it’s not as good, everybody will miss it. 

    What will you ask next, “Will you like the iPhone 5 if it’s better than the iPhone 4s?”

  • Chall5

    I will miss Street View hugely if Apple’s offering doesn’t have it

  • Anonymous

    I am curious how often they will update the maps?  If they switch to Open Maps, may I fix the roads and especially biking trails in my area, and have them correct on my phone within a reasonable amount of time?

  • http://profiles.google.com/guri.dhillon Guri Dhillon

    I thought google maps not going to stock app but you still able download it from store, are you saying apple going to block google maps itunes store as well? on what grounds? that most stupids thing done by apple

  • iOSluvsGoogleMaps

    I absolutely love Google Maps – bad move Apple… I know you try and save money in every way including licensing from Google, but that is a brilliant app which’ll be sorely missed.  

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