I'm surprised they didn't launch earlier to ride the sentiment of avoiding Google services.

"Is it Apple Maps bad?" --Gavin Belson, Silicon Valley

After the fiasco from their initial app launch, I'm sure they would have preferred not to be a meme in a sitcom if possible on this go round. It is possible to release too early

pedantic comment, but IIRC he actually asks if it's zune bad and gets told it's apple maps bad

you are correct

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVq1wgIN62E

That's pretty good. Never watched that show but looks interesting.

I recommend it highly. It pokes fun at the most ridiculous parts of SV and startup culture.