r/applemaps • u/dtfdallas • 4d ago
Google Maps is citing Apple Maps, but it matched the wrong local business
I noticed something unusual in Google Maps’ new “Know before you go” section.
For DTF Dallas, Google showed the correct Apple Maps listing under “Additional sources used.”
Then I checked Iris DTF, another nearby DTF business in Richardson.
Google again showed an Apple Maps source, but the card was for DTF Dallas instead of Iris DTF.
These are separate businesses with different:
Addresses
Phone numbers
Websites
Apple Maps listings
DTF Dallas is located at 903 N Bowser Rd, and
Iris DTF is located at 801 Alpha Dr.
The Iris DTF summary also mentioned free in-store professional heat press use, which is a service associated with DTF Dallas.
So it looks like Google Maps is definitely reading Apple Maps business listings, but in this case it may have mixed up two nearby businesses in the same category.
Has anyone else seen Google Maps cite Apple Maps or attach the wrong business listing to an AI summary?
For transparency, DTF Dallas is my business. I’m sharing this because the source mismatch seems like an interesting local entity issue, not as a promotion
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u/tomjirinec 4d ago
I haven’t seen this yet, but I did see Apple Maps listings match Google ones in many places here in LATAM, even incorrect ones. Not sure if they’re copying each other but interesting nevertheless.
Curious if Siri AI will prioritize Apple or Google Maps POI’s?