Google Maps challenged by tough new rival that's been 12 years in the making
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Apple Maps has been exclusive to iPhone, iPad, and Mac in the 12 years since it launched worldwide — but that changed this week with a beta version becoming available in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari browsers
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