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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by flop_leash_973@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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[–] MintyAnt@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Is there an alternative to android auto?

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[–] mlg@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Practically speaking, a dedicated head unit that runs its own software or a head unit that simply mirrors the output from a phone.

Both exist but the former has become rare in terms of quality UI and Navigation

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