Apple Acquires C3Technologues - 3D Mapping On The Way?
Date: Sunday, October 30 @ 17:24:21 UTC
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Apple has acquired 3D mapping company C3 Technologies in a move which many are hoping means their amazing 3D mapping tech will be coming to the iOS platform.

The image above shows the quite amazing detail that can be created in the 3D rendered view. C3 technologies use aerial photography and laser/radar to create the 3D model. Nothing demonstrates this quite as well as a video so take a look at this.

C3 Technologies uses some impressive technology to create its 3D mapping based on de-classified missile targeting software. But, whilst it was known as early as August that they had been bought, the identity of the mystery buyer had until now remained a mystery.

Coming on the back of Apple's earlier purchase of 3D mapping outfit Poly9 last year and and the mapping company Polybase in 2009, speculation will now be focussed on just what Apple are planning to do with all this expertise.

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