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Google maps used to be fantastic, but in the last year or so it's become so fucking toxic - constantly spamming suggestions and asking questions, even during na

Google maps used to be fantastic, but in the last year or so it's become so fucking toxic - constantly spamming suggestions and asking questions, even during navigation (in other words, distracting me from driving!). Apple maps may not be quite as good (the lack of cycling in my neck of the woods is annoying) but at least it's not trying to crash my car.

leggomylibro 7y ago
It is really annoying how it auto-switches to routes that it thinks will be faster. "We've found you a faster route. Switching in 10 seconds if you don't press 'no thanks'..." Come on, Google, there's a semi truck braking in front of me and I'm trying to make sure it's safe to change lanes, can this wait? But the "is [reported hazard] still here?" bubbles don't bother me as much, since they go away after a few seconds. I think all of the cues are intended for passengers who are navigating for someone else, but the developers should keep in mind that some people use their phones as a standalone GPS navigator.