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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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[-] hayes_@sh.itjust.works 27 points 5 months ago

Is this a joke?

Half the icons on the screen are Dunkin Donuts or McDonald’s and any time you stop at a light a banner add covers have the screen.

[-] Scrollone@feddit.it 9 points 5 months ago

You don't see ads if you use Waze on Android Auto

[-] Manzas 8 points 5 months ago

Maybe it is regional?

[-] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Must be. All i get are popup exit warnings when sound is off

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

Haven't used Waze in like 8 years, but it was bloated and then.

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