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Google Maps is over! The tech giant complies with EU orders to remove navigation services from search results (jasondeegan.com)
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For years, Google Maps has been a go-to tool for millions worldwide, seamlessly integrated into search results for instant access to directions, locations, and more. But if you’ve noticed something missing recently, you’re not imagining things. Due to European Union regulations, Google has been forced to remove its Maps functionality from its search results, marking a significant shift in how we interact with the tech giant’s ecosystem.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But I still type in maps.google.com already because I don't use Google search. But I still use maps.

Google maps is the best True dat. Double true.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Used to be, Waze is consistently better at producing faster routes now at least in the UK. I keep meaning to try out others like organic though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Waze is owned by Google now so it basically is maps now just with a different skin and some better features.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Has been owned by Google for quite some time now, but traffic or accidents reported by users in Waze still take quite some time to show up on Google maps.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I use Waze when that matters but I'm usually using Google maps to look up stuff like what foo places are near me.

I'll use organic sometimes too when I want directions but I don't care that much about time.

Edit: food but it's funny that way too