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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by flop_leash_973@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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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[–] UncleGrandPa@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

So will we soon have to go places we Don't want to go... Just so we can get directions to where we want to go?

If incorrect directions will be the norm...maybe it's Time to find a new map app

[–] Yearly1845@reddthat.com 2 points 3 months ago

Openstreetmaps has been treating me pretty well. They don't have all the business information like gmaps does, but that's what TripAdvisor and Yelp are for.