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German tourists lost for more than a week after Google Maps mishap (www.9news.com.au)

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[-] AnAngryAlpaca@feddit.de 2 points 6 months ago

Google maps also allows map downloads for when you are offline.

[-] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 6 months ago

I heard that before but google maps just has vastly inferior map data. Especially if you go outside to touch some grass. Google maps + hiking is an instant combo for getting lost.

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