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

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

With gmaps constantly suggesting off-ramp->on-ramp detours at over/underpasses to help you ~~shorten your eta by 1 minute~~ increase merging traffic, I doubt they would have any ethical hesitancy behind it.

Honestly, I imagine they may already have a deal (possibly under the table) with clearchannel and the likes.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I've not seen gmaps taking these kinds of routes. I'm UK based if it makes any difference at all, but I'm always grateful for my route seeming to prefer a smooth choice to the absolute fastest.