Re:Google Maps has become an eyesore
by vmfunction on Monday August 07, 2023 @04:36AM
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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.
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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
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Also duckduckgo has apple maps online too:
https://duckduckgo.com/?hps=1&q=maps&ia=web&iaxm=maps
Just noticed it recently.