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Apple Maps Gradually Winning Over Google Maps Users, Report Suggests (www.macrumors.com)
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According to the Wall Street Journal, iPhone users are increasingly finding reasons to choose Apple Maps over Google Maps, with some customers commending its clear public transport directions and visually appealing design.

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[–] Zagadingus@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The only Google app I use is YouTube. I switched to iOS to stop all that spying and tracking to sell my data to anyone.

[–] Aatube@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Ever heard of uYouPlusExtra?

[–] substill@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It’s not “better.” But it’s fine, it’s there by default, and it doesn’t send my precise location to Google.

[–] Steam-Roller@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That’s how I feel as well. I do my best to use it out of principle to stay away from Google services the best I can. My one biggest complaint is that when you’re navigating, Apple Maps takes over your lock screen. I think that’s getting changed in the next iOS release however.

[–] substill@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don’t recall it taking over my Lock Screen, but Apple Maps does lock you out of any interaction with the app while navigating. That can be really frustrating when I’m riding as passenger and want to look up some potential stops en route. Have to cancel my destination just to look at anything else.

[–] Aatube@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

While in "GO" mode your lock screen will be the maps navigation.

Also, by clicking the bottom thing (where you can press end route) and pressing "Add Stop" you can look up potential stops en route.