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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour

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Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.

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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    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.

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      Maybe it is regional?

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

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      9•1 year ago

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

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

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