Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • N4CHEM@lemmy.mlEnglish
    141·
    1 year ago

    I’m going to paste here the comment I wrote on another post about this same issue:

    Organic Maps and OsmAnd are not adding ads during navigation. Nor “promoted pins”. Nor ads when browsing the map. Nor tracking your every move.

    Seriously, give them a try. And remember that, if the maps are lacking information, you are free (and encouraged) to improve them on OpenStreetMap.

    • suction@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      But they aren’t providing live traffic congestion, right? That’s the only reason to use Google Maps. Not because of the maps or navigation.

      • dan80@lemmy.caEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Magic Earth gives you live traffic info, and is based on Openstreetmap. Not open source though (unlike OsmAnd and Organic Maps).