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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour

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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour

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Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.

Jesus, that is a gross way to inject advertising into turn-by-turn navigation.

Edit/update from 9to5google so this post does not spread what is apparently inaccurate information: https://9to5google.com/2024/07/08/google-maps-pop-up-quick-detour-ad/

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    Is there any alternative that works well on android auto?

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      Maybe organic maps?

      https://organicmaps.app/

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        Thanks for the reference. Will try it out. Always had issues using openstreetmap for some reason. This seem more integrative rather than have the navigation app and the actual map being two separate entities.

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          Yeah, it’s worth a try. The usability depends on the trips you take and other factors. You need to download the maps beforehand.

          I like it when I’m on foot or when I ride my bike, but for longer car trips I use other (online) apps for the traffic warnings and because I only have local maps downloaded.

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        It seems that ir doesnt have android auto version.

        Since I updated my lineage version all gps apps that i’ve tried crash on android auto :(

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