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Re:Google’s top search result is Google by boarnoah on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @10:03AM (#23975881)
Most of those independent companies wouldn't have a good revenue stream no? I really doubt Google Maps is sustainable simply by selling API access.

It and especially the more niche google products seem to be provided as a value add to their other services (i.e search in this case).

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Re:Google’s top search result is Google by zentiggr on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @12:42PM (#23977673)
Awww, you mean parts of the monolith would have to compete on merit with all the other companies that are having to compete on merit?

What a terrible shame...

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Re:Google’s top search result is Google by theamk on Wednesday July 29, 2020 @12:07AM (#23983435)
It will be a terrible shame when I no longer get real-time traffic on the small streets, yes.

I use OSM multiple times per week, but I still start GMaps anytime I need to drive somewhere.

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Re:Google’s top search result is Google by dybber on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @02:53PM (#23979362)
Google Maps is essentially TripAdvisor with better search, but fewer reviews. In addition, Google Maps is probably the most used GPS routing software these days.

They would do fine standalone, either following a path like TripAdvisor or Garmin or both.

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