Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (Update)
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Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • errer@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I have an iPhone and while I don’t like Apple Maps, I will absolutely switch to it in a heartbeat if this is added.

    • HootinNHollerin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      It happened to me yesterday in SoCal and I immediately switched to Apple Maps. Will try OSMand Maps & Magic Earth that I just set up

    • torsday@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      It’s gotten so much better. Once they brought offline maps I made the full switch.

    • cmbabul@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      I’ve preferred Apple Maps for a few years now, Googles used to be top of the game but it’s fallen off while Apple’s have IME improved

      • howlingecko@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        4 months ago

        Same here. I have been happy with Apple Maps.

        I was an early adopter for Waze and helped them build and fix their maps. I loved Waze. Several months after Google bought Waze, I repeatedly noticed battery draining faster and location was more frequently being used by Waze. I wrote to them about it. After some time passed and no response or change, I ditched them.