In April, Apple Maps announced that they are improving Estonia's map. They are driving cars and walking to photograph streets. They want the map to be accurate and useful.
Apple emphasizes that they respect privacy. Their cars have Apple Maps labels so people know who they are.
The Estonian company Regio said that Apple is collecting data in Estonia. This does not mean a new map, but updating the existing map. Regio's head, Merle Annov, is happy that Apple is enhancing Estonia's map.
Annov says that different people want different maps. Some want accurate addresses, others hiking trails or attractive designs. Several map solutions are useful because everyone can choose what suits them.
Maps need constant updating because roads and buildings change. Regio monitors changes and keeps the map up to date.
Annov believes that Estonian mapping companies have their advantages. They know local conditions better than large international companies.