▲ 833 ▼ Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (www.androidauthority.com) submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by flop_leash_973@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world 257 comments fedilink hide all child comments 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/
[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Which GPS app do you use? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago Apple Maps works great in my area but I hear that’s not true for everywhere. There are many other suggestions in this thread as well. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago Apple Maps works great in my area but I hear that’s not true for everywhere. There are many other suggestions in this thread as well. permalink fedilink source parent