Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation

Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by nkrisc on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @03:18PM (#30168614)

I've used Apple Maps for a while now and haven't noticed any real difference in from when I used to use Google Maps. So for me: Google Maps and Apple Maps are utterly interchangeable.

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Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by jamiepenney on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @03:45PM (#30169015)

Same here - Apple Maps in New Zealand works just fine.

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Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by can16358p on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @04:31PM (#30169627)

When that's the case Apple Maps would be a better choice as it doesn't try to suck all your privacy into its ad ecosystem.

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Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by asdff on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @05:09PM (#30170194)

My issue is it lacks a lot of local businesses. No point in using it if I have to go to google to find the business address anyhow.

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Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by can16358p on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @02:54AM (#30174919)

Yup that's also the issue for me. If I know where I'm going (just not how) it's not a problem. If I'm not sure where I'm going (like trying to find a place for the first time) it can be a problem.

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Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by andylynch on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @03:46AM (#30175243)

This is the one difference I see too - if it’s a place I know I’ll just go and add them to the map.

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