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What are some alternatives to Google Maps? (midwest.social)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by tron@midwest.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm sick of using google maps, they started putting gigantic ads for stores on the map and I'm tired of them tracking me. So I ask you Lemmy, what should I switch to?!

EDIT: Was not expecting so many replies, thank you Lemmy! I am checking out Open Street Maps currently thanks for the recommendations!

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[–] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 0 points 4 months ago (2 children)

For navigation, I chose Waze.

There seem to a new wave of navigation apps heading towards us that talk P2P rather than a central server.

[–] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Lol, owned by Google. Kinda defeats OP's purpose

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I didn't know Waze was owned by Google either. Since 2013 as well...

[–] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Upvoted.

You got me! I didn't look at the title properly. Sorry everyone. I'm going to go be dumb elsewhere for the rest of the day.

[–] muad_dibber@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Waze is unfortunately owned by google for many years now.

[–] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Upvoted.

Yes. I'm dumb today.

Kindly put, dear internet stranger!