SAN JOSE – In 2012 Google Maps lost its spot as the most favorite cell phone app to Facebook App towards the end of the year, according to ComScore.
NDJ World | Published: Jan 25 2013 High Tech→Lifestyle
Google Maps usage has been steadily declining since October last year, coinciding with Apple’s decision to keep Google Maps out of its iOS6.
Google Maps app loses its number one spot to Facebook App. Photo Credit: AFP
Since then, Google has developed a new Maps App for Apple which is available from Apple’s App store, allowing Google Maps to gain ground once again.
Despite losing its number one spot to Facebook Apps, Google has no reason for concerns. Five of the six most used apps on cell phones belong to Google.
On average people spend 23 percent of their time playing with the Facebook App. The spend 10 percent of their time on Google Apps with Gmail being the most popular.
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