Apple tapping freelancers with its TryRating platform to improve accuracy of Apple Maps

Briefing

Apple tapping freelancers with its TryRating platform to improve accuracy of Apple Maps

June 21, 2017

Briefing

  • Tapping Freelance Market – Apple hiring freelancers based in France to confirm and ensure accuracy of information in Apple Maps
  • TryRating Platform – Freelancers sourced by third-party contractors and managed through own platform, called TryRating
  • Tasks and Compensation – Provides tasks that can be completed in a few minutes, with freelancers paid average of 54 cents per task and limited to 600 tasks or 20 hours per week
  • Next Steps – Currently updating platform rules, planning to launch new tools that expand number of tasks, and potentially expand to U.S. freelance market

Market Disruption

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Apple Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

June 2, 2017

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