They will never do it willingly, but I wish Google would split the POI stuff out of their maps app. It's all getting incredibly bloated the way it is, anyway. Then I could look up a place in there - because it's an excellent service - but use Apple Maps for the rest.
I wish the same. In general when I need to call a local business (plumber, electrician, pizza delivery, etc.) the easiest way I know how is to look them up on google maps, then hit "call". It seems... silly... to basically have to look up directions to a place on a map I have no intention of going, simply because it's the closest thing I have to an online mobile-accessible local phone book.
That is a bit silly, but on the other hand, sometimes it’s important to check that you’re calling the right branch, or that you aren’t confusing a business with a similarly-named one in another city, and a map view is good for that.
