Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour
Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour
Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
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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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It would be considered illegal where I live to interact with that popup while driving.
37 0 ReplySame, I wonder if there would be any way to report it to the state AG, maybe some pressure to ban it could hit google
4 0 ReplyThey’d rather you be forced to have it on your screen, like old school tv ads.
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