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Re:Google Maps has become an eyesore by vmfunction on Monday August 07, 2023 @04:36AM (#37031886)
with giant data beast company like google, everything is about indirect revenue. Just because map doesn't make money, doesn't mean it won't drive up other ad revues.
Re:Google Maps has become an eyesore by octacat on Monday August 07, 2023 @08:00AM (#37033275)
Google uses maps to collect the location data from iOS devices. So, Apple Maps are useful, because they prevent Google Maps from becoming "too many ads app".
Re:Google Maps has become an eyesore by vmfunction on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @02:49AM (#37045386)
Also duckduckgo has apple maps online too:

https://duckduckgo.com/?hps=1&q=maps&ia=web&iaxm=maps

Just noticed it recently.