Apple corrects Whidbey mapping errors

It’s fixed. Apple Inc.’s mobile map program errors that for years listed both Whidbey Island and Langley as being located on Hat Island are a thing of the past. The tech giant promised last month to correct the listings by the end of April and made good on its promise late last week.

It’s fixed.

Apple Inc.’s mobile map program errors that for years listed both Whidbey Island and Langley as being located on Hat Island are a thing of the past. The tech giant promised last month to correct the listings by the end of April and made good on its promise late last week.

“It’s wonderful to have it fixed,” wrote Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, in a recent email to The Record.

The Island County commissioners were instrumental in addressing the longstanding errors. Following a series of stories published in The Record highlighting community concerns, the board agreed to send Apple a letter petitioning for a fix.

The errors were on Apple Maps, a navigational program that comes built-in on mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads and laptop computers.

Despite years of complaints from residents, the problem persisted until the county sent its letter to CEO Tim Cook. The county received a response within a few days that acknowledged the inaccuracies and provided a two-month timeline to solve the issue.