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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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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[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

Osmand would be the best one if it wasn't so slow. Compared to organic maps the rendering lag is not only noticeable but very annoying