Company Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), made a very important appointment the other day, Sinisa Durekovic is now part of the Apple teams that develop software dedicated to maps, he worked in the past on the development of navigation systems for BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Harman/Becker Automotive Systems or NAVTEQ.
Practically, Sinisa Durekovic is an expert in the development of navigation systems for cars and within Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), it will most likely have an important role in the development of Apple Maps for integration in CarPlay, but also probably in the future car of the American company.
Durekovic is an expert in guided navigation systems for cars, in the development of digital map systems and in navigation systems that provide directions for drivers, so Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), he will be able to benefit from his experience to improve his products.
Apple Maps needs major improvements, and Apple recently opened one development center for Apple Maps in India, so part of the future development of the program will be done there, the other part will also be led by the engineer Sinisa Durekovic.
I am the Software Architect, Engineer and a Team Leader with more than 25 years of experience in the design and development of software systems. After 8 years as Principal Engineer in a mid-sized company, I assumed the role of Senior Principal Architect and later Chief Engineer at a major premium Navigation System supplier. My main work is in the area of the Map-Enhanced Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Digital Maps and Car Navigation Systems.
No one knows how long it will take until we see the changes he is working on, but it is unlikely that in 2016 we will see any notable changes for Apple Maps.
