Apple, looking to improve its Maps application, has purchased Silicon Valley start-up company Embark for an undisclosed amount; the company was founded two years ago and builds apps for the iOS and Android platforms that deal with public transit. Several Embark team members will be immediately integrated with the Apple Maps team...
Source: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-makes-purchase-in-bid-to-improve-Apple-Maps_id46672
Source: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-makes-purchase-in-bid-to-improve-Apple-Maps_id46672