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Google Maps has become an eyesore. 5 examples of how the app has lost its way (www.fastcompany.com)

submitted 1 year ago by sma3in@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.ml

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[–] Madison_rogue@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Idk...the article starts with talking about the history of Google Maps, then talks about Apple's Maps, and then complains pretty much at what looks like desktop features based off the snapshot in the article. Maybe the setup is different on iOS vs Android?

When I use Google Maps in my car, it doesn't pop up all these different places...it asks me to input a destination, and then it gives directions. Granted, I don't use it to include walking or other forms of transportation. The CarPlay interface has options to find gas stations, hotels, restaurants, etc., yet it doesn't clutter the display with those when I'm in transit.

I'm in agreement that the desktop version has a lot of clutter, no doubt. As far as my experience, the mobile app doesn't have a lot of issues where I use it the most.

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 8 points 1 year ago

I'm certainly seeing the same issues on my android that the author writes about. Especially when you're just browsing and haven't keyed in a destination.