<p><runtime:topic id="PEBSL000519">Tim Cook</runtime:topic>'s apology is the most official sign <runtime:topic id="ORCRP001070">Apple</runtime:topic> Maps is a disaster. What now?</p><p>The new Maps may improve over time, but at least out of the gate, this is one of Apple's biggest flops. Join Times staffers Michelle Maltais, Michael Hiltzik and me as we discuss the Apple blunder.</p><p><strong>LIVE DISCUSSION: Join us in a <runtime:topic id="ORCRP006761">Google</runtime:topic>+ Hangout at 2:30 p.m.</strong></p><p>What alternatives should you consider? Should you hold off on iOS 6? When will Google release its Maps app? We'll cover it all and answer any other questions you might have.</p><p><strong>ALSO:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-map-alternatives-20120928,0,7064125.story">Can you find the way to San Jose with Cook's map alternatives?</a></p><p><a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-steve-jobs-tim-cook-maps-antenna-20120928,0,1974989.story">Apple's Cook handling of "mapgate" better than Jobs' "antennagate"?</a></p><p><a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-tim-cook-apology-20120928,0,4208097.story">Apple's Tim Cook apologizes, tells users to download other map apps</a></p><p>Follow Salvador Rodriguez on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sal.rodriguez">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/sal19">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/113277625114571485301/posts">Google+</a></p>
