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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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[–] Jubei_K_08 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I had downloaded OsmAnd but forgot about it. After reading this post, I fired it up. It took a minute to download a map for my area. It returned a map of Kansas. I'm in Texas 🤔 I guess I gotta fix that somehow.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Did you allow it to access your location? Is your location already fixed? Are you behind a proxy or VPN server?

[–] Neosnc 3 points 5 months ago

Just downloaded it and got Kansas too. Press the little arrow to allow current location while using and it will update to your correct location.

[–] Jubei_K_08 2 points 5 months ago

Thanks, guys, I got it to update with the correct map. This thing has a ton of options! Those of you who want granular control over apps, this is right up your alley.