I have no problem with Maps. Works fine in my area, and streetview, flyover, transit directions, etc... mean nothing to me. I don't care if those features work or not. Apple Maps, I would estimate, work just fine for the vast majority of users. These articles are getting old.

Apple needs a year where hundreds of millions of people are using their maps app, so they can collect data and make it better.

At least a new USB to Lightning Cable is a non-kick in the nuts price of $20. I can replace two of my old cables for the price of one adapter.