Apple's mysterious vans are reportedly part of a project to make 3D maps

BGRApple's mysterious vans are reportedly part of a project to make 3D mapsThe VergeMysterious vans owned by Apple have been popping up in cities across the US, and now we may finally know why. 9to5Mac reports that Apple is using the vans to collect mapping data for a much-needed overhaul to Apple Maps. The project is apparently ...Revealed: Apple's plan to leapfrog Google MapsBGRHere's Why Apple Didn't Want To Buy Nokia's Mapping Unit HEREForbesApple-Leased Vans Gathering Maps Info for Shift to In-House Mapping DatabaseMac RumorsMacworld -Search Engine Land -TechnoBuffaloall 17 news articles »