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.

  • deczzz@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    4 months ago

    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.

    • llii@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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      4 months ago

      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.