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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (Update) (www.androidauthority.com)
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[–] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Apparently this was a UI glitch or dishonest reporting by the person that told Android Authority.

https://9to5google.com/2024/07/08/google-maps-pop-up-quick-detour-ad/

[–] laughterlaughter@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

This maybe true, but I still feel bitter about that time Google Maps recommended me to take a fucking Lyft ride inside the JFK airport!!

[–] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

It happened to me it was real