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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by flop_leash_973 to c/technology

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Jesus, that is a gross way to inject advertising into turn-by-turn navigation.

Edit/update from 9to5google so this post does not spread what is apparently inaccurate information: https://9to5google.com/2024/07/08/google-maps-pop-up-quick-detour-ad/

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[–] jumjummy 23 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Apple Maps sure had a rough start back in the day, but I will always use that over Google/Waze. It’s just so much better now and no worries about this type of junk.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Apple Maps fuckin sucked ass at first, now it hasn’t failed me in years.

You’re completely right. I won’t use any other map thing now.

RIP MapQuest