Apple has finally acknowledged the use of OpenStreetMap data in its iOS iPhoto app, the open-source mapping project said on Thursday.The iPhoto app, a photo-sorting tool for the iPad and iPhone ...

OpenStreetMap's Open Database License (ODbL) allows any third-party to use its data with the appropriate attribution (though this attribution doesn't always happen).

OpenStreetMap (OSM) data is being given a notable boost this week — a major GPS navigation app provider has announced that it will let users edit OSM data directly within its own mobile apps.

OpenStreetMap is a colossal success story, one that keeps pressure on commercial mapping data providers like Google. (It’s worth noting, however, that OpenStreetMap isn’t a Google Maps competitor.

OpenStreetMap is different. All of the quality data contributed is openly available – just like Wikipedia. So, anyone can download, experiment and play with it freely.

The OpenStreetMap Foundation has now issued a blog post revealing that Apple is using at least some of its mapping data for these features, although it does note that Apple is using outdated ...

Two months ago Apple launched its iPhoto for iOS app with some map data that looked very familiar to OpenStreetMap developers. Now the company has given credit where it's due.

Facebook's Map With AI and RapiD aim to make mapping data validation for OpenStreetMap volunteers easier than ever before.

A Flash-based map editor popped up, overlaying OpenStreetMap data on a satellite picture of the area pulled from Yahoo.

MapBox uses OpenStreetMap data for its own paid map products, including the maps it provides for Foursquare’s website. "We want new users to be able to start mapping within minutes." ...

Data vandal changes name of New York City to “Jewtropolis” across multiple apps [Updated] 20-day old change, long corrected by OpenStreetMap, was pushed out via Mapbox.