Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (Update)
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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.
      • Salix@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        4 months ago

        They get the traffic data from some third party, not by following their users like gmaps.

        https://www.magicearth.com/faq-en/

        Do you share data with third parties?

        We send position data to our traffic provider to generate real-time traffic information. The data is anonymized on the phone, using a changing key (so it’s not linked to you), and it is deleted after 5 minutes.

        They have a good privacy policy though. I haven’t really had many issues with their app.

    • flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      1·
      4 months ago

      Unfortunately not, and the time estimates are quite inaccurate. Sigh, it’s the price for not having to deal with Googles shit