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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (Update)
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Thankfully other very good map apps exist, so people can jump to a new map app if google gets fucky with the core functionality of it
Any recommendations? So far, Google maps has remain my go-to despite my efforts to de-google myself.
Waze
Waze covering up important areas of the map (such as junctions I was supposed to get off at) with adverts for local businesses was what made me rapidly give up on it.
Google going full on with the enshitification here