Ads are coming to Apple Maps, as Apple expands its business offerings (opens in new tab)

(techcrunch.com)

21 pointsevo_91d ago7 comments

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The primary reason I moved away from Google Maps was because of all their ads and clutter, and I’m running out of reasons to have an iPhone anymore. Once my current one needs replacing, I’m going in a different direction. The Light Phone has my interest. Simple calling and text, maps, music and what appears to be a decent camera. I need to use my DSlR more often anyway. Fiio has some interesting audio devices too.

bitpush1d ago

Apple's positioning of 'privacy' and 'data blindedness' was always opportunistic.

Apple never ever believed that. Even their positioning of 'standing up to the government/FBI' is super hypocritical as well. When going became tough, Tim Cook personally went to the White House to gift a gold plaque (puke).

So much for looking out for the little guy.

I'm 100% convinced that Apple has a backdoor in China. Why else would Chinese government allow Apple to operate there?

Google, love them or hate them, picked up their business and exited. I admire them for that. The day Apple truly does follow through, I'll respect them.

musicale1d ago

This doesn't match up with what I've heard from people I know within Apple, but perhaps things have changed recently. Certainly the encrapification seems to have gotten worse - my suspicion is that the services businesses have too much power within the company and are damaging product design to boost their own numbers.

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hedora1d ago

In the mean time, try using Organic Maps and contributing back fixes. You'll thank yourself later.

ChrisArchitect1d ago

[dupe] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47504112

catgirlinspace1d ago

seems unrelated?

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