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Google Maps has become an eyesore. 5 examples of how the app has lost its way
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this post was submitted on 07 Aug 2023
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Waze
Google bought Waze years ago.
Yet for the moment, Waze and Google Maps remain separate products with different capabilities. Waze still seems to be the best for real time information while driving a car, though it has declined some, and I'm surprised Google hasn't killed it.
I swear I saw an article recently about Google finally killing Waze off.
@CmdrShepard @Zak That would be terrible... and not unexpected from Google.
That has definitely been rumored and would be consistent with what I think we've all come to expect from Google. It doesn't seem to be announced yet though, and Waze recently expanded to support built-in infotainment systems.
And yet the moment I find an alternative that works with Android Auto, I'm dropping Waze too. I try my best to actively avoid Google's shit these days.
And yes, for the pedantic, I know Android Auto is Google's... If there was an alternative I'd take that too.