Cupertino (California) [US], March 15 (ANI): Apple has introduced a new app called 'Surveyor', designed to collect real-world mapping data to enhance the accuracy and detail of Apple Maps.

According to Mac Rumours, the app focuses on gathering information such as street signs, traffic signals, and roadside details to ensure Apple Maps remains precise and up to date.

Also Read | CSK Full IPL 2025 Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Chennai Super Kings Matches in Indian Premier League Season 18 and Venue Details.

Unlike Apple's standard consumer apps, Surveyor is not publicly available. Instead, it appears to be intended for partner companies tasked with mapping assignments.

Upon downloading the app, users are prompted to "Open Partner App," which redirects them to another application called Premise.

Also Read | Navi Mumbai Shocker: School Van Driver Sexually Assaults 15-Year-Old Girl in Maharashtra, Arrested.

Premise, a third-party platform, allows users to earn rewards by completing various tasks, including surveys, reporting local details like construction updates, and photographing specific locations.

Based on app strings found in Surveyor, it appears that once a mapping task is assigned via Premise, users will be instructed to mount an iPhone, switch it to landscape mode, and capture images along a designated route while driving.

According to Apple, the Surveyor app captures data on road infrastructure and transmits it to Apple, where it helps "precisely place objects on the map."

This approach suggests that Apple is leveraging crowdsourced data collection to refine its mapping system and keep small but crucial map details current.

While Premise is not officially listed as an Apple Maps partner, the integration of the two apps indicates a collaboration for continuous Apple Maps updates.

With this move, Apple seems to be embracing community-driven data collection to strengthen its mapping ecosystem, potentially rivaling similar strategies used by Google Maps and Waze.

As Apple continues to refine Apple Maps, the Surveyor app may represent a broader push toward AI-driven, real-time map enhancements, ensuring users receive more accurate and detailed navigation assistance. (ANI)

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)