Norway’s government will not allow Apple to take aerial photos of Oslo, the Norwegian capital, in the company’s quest to create 3D images for its mapping app. Satellite images of Norway are fair game, but taking aerial photos requires a license, and Apple’s request has been denied. There is reportedly angst over security and what could be done with detailed views of government buildings. Such concerns are no doubt exacerbated by the 2011 bombing and shooting rampage by Ander Breivik.
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Norway Nixes Apple's Oslo Ogling
Posted by: David Vranicar August 13, 2013 11:03 AMNorway’s government will not allow Apple to take aerial photos of Oslo, the Norwegian capital, in the company’s quest to create 3D images for its mapping app. Satellite images of Norway are fair game, but taking aerial photos requires a license, and Apple’s request has been denied. There is reportedly angst over security and what could be done with detailed views of government buildings. Such concerns are no doubt exacerbated by the 2011 bombing and shooting rampage by Ander Breivik.