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It feels like you have to choose between Google Maps, with up to date information but an ad-riddled, not-useful interface, or Apple Maps, with a simpler map int
by mustacheemperor 3y ago
It feels like you have to choose between Google Maps, with up to date information but an ad-riddled, not-useful interface, or Apple Maps, with a simpler map interface but worthlessly unreliable information.
Looking for a place to eat in downtown SF always requires sifting through multiple listings for "permanently closed" restaurants that have indeed been closed, for a decade. Why do those still need to appear on the default view?
On the other hand, a new record store just opened up in North Beach recently - already on Google Maps but, of course, still missing on Apple Maps this weekend.
- WheatMillington 3y agoI'll choose the map system that actually works... maybe I'm alone but I don't remember ever being served an ad in Google Maps.
- cozzyd 3y agoI think businesses can pay to show up at lower zoom levels?
- mustacheemperor 3y agoIn my opinion the "Latest in the Area" screen using 30% of real estate by default when you launch the app is an ad, regardless of whether the businesses featured there actually pay Google or just show up there randomly.
- carlosjobim 3y agoYou can have as many map apps on your phone as you like, then use the right app for what the right occasion. So Google Maps to find a restaurant, Apple Maps or Waze for driving, etc. No need to choose.