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Is Google Maps getting worse? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago by hperrin@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My dad uses Google Maps, and he mentioned that it seems to be getting worse. Like, giving him directions that are obviously worse than alternatives. Has anyone else here experienced this?

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[–] geoma@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just go osm.org and help spread the word

[–] KLISHDFSDF@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago

Alternatively, download Organic Maps and contribute to OpenStreeMaps and help make the best alternative even better.

From their page:

Detailed offline maps with places that don't exist on other maps, thanks to OpenStreetMap
Cycling routes, hiking trails, and walking paths
Contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and slopes
Turn-by-turn walking, cycling, and car navigation with voice guidance and Android Auto
Fast offline search on the map
Export/import bookmarks in KML/KMZ, import GPX
Dark Mode to protect your eyes
Countries and regions don't take a lot of space
Free and open-source