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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by flop_leash_973@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Jesus, that is a gross way to inject advertising into turn-by-turn navigation.

Edit/update from 9to5google so this post does not spread what is apparently inaccurate information: https://9to5google.com/2024/07/08/google-maps-pop-up-quick-detour-ad/

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[-] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago

Thats a test destined to fail

[-] Valmond@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

But somehow they are still going to do it.

[-] Bahalex@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

As far I knew it was already a thing, kind of. They know what you search for and route you near those things… and make sure the businesses show up on the map.

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