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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour

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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour

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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.

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What’re you gonna do, stop using Google Maps?

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    Because, they don’t know they can. With alternatives based like Open street maps.
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        A mix of that and also tech literacy. Most people don’t even know you have some choice in web browsers.

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