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iudqnolq · 2023-09-22 09:34:51

I've seen (many) people use and appreciate Google Maps, for one

xanadohnt | karma 166 | avg karma 1.73 · | 2016-06-29 00:29:06

Late to the party but ... Google Maps. So buttery, extremely reliable, and so many form factors where the experience is the same: superb. I'm afraid it has become such a daily utility that perhaps people don't appreciate just how amazing Google Maps is.

maupin | karma 95 | avg karma 1.79 · | 2022-05-10 15:02:33

Well, that's reason enough for me to prefer Google Maps.

quickthrower2 | karma 24182 | avg karma 1.71 · | 2021-12-21 02:21:42

People use Google maps for all kinds of things. Example checking out land for real estate purchase. Or to go travelling virtually. Millions of eyes on points around the globe and you’ll find something.

xenospn | karma 767 | avg karma 0.57 · | 2020-09-01 05:44:33+00:00

I find maps much more pleasant looking than Google Maps, and that's a big deal for me.

ameyamk | karma 175 | avg karma 1.84 · | 2011-01-20 22:21:05+00:00

Google Maps is impressive

tananaev | karma 838 | avg karma 4.19 · | 2023-08-06 23:59:58

Probably not a popular opinion here, but I like Google Maps. Sure there's some clutter, but it's pretty good at navigation, public transit and searching for places. I don't know any better alternative.

mitjak | karma 1000 | avg karma 1.91 · | 2010-10-01 01:49:18+00:00

Google Maps uses it. Thank goodness.

ghostpepper | karma 3216 | avg karma 2.99 · | 2019-07-02 09:58:58

Just curious, what are you using google maps for?

nerdponx | karma 22397 | avg karma 2.51 · | 2017-08-14 18:05:36+00:00

A lot of people just know Google Maps as "Maps" anyway and don't understand that it's not all the same.

astrofinch | karma 1339 | avg karma 2.18 · | 2010-11-03 02:30:54+00:00

I still think Google Maps is pretty cool.

LocalTrust | karma 80 | avg karma 3.81 · | 2019-08-13 19:12:44

Google Maps is vastly underutilized for search was the most valuable takeaway for me.

mikehotel | karma 573 | avg karma 2.87 · | 2020-02-03 18:32:10

Google’s response to this is laudable:

“Whether via car or cart or camel, we love seeing creative uses of Google Maps as it helps us make maps work better over time.”

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simonw | karma 58201 | avg karma 7.31 · | 2017-11-19 21:35:54

I'm intrigued to see Google Maps on your list. Could you expand on that?

Melingo | karma 52 | avg karma 1.08 · | 2023-03-23 14:43:37

Google maps has and had a tremendous effect to millions

izacus | karma 26220 | avg karma 4.38 · | 2023-08-07 11:15:27

Did you consider that maybe huge majority of users don't actually use Google Maps as a paper map and don't particularly care for using it that way?

uvesten | karma 621 | avg karma 5.45 · | 2015-12-09 12:36:17+00:00

I wonder if it's not just because it's integrated with other apps, and a top suggestion when you want maps. I still find that google maps is leaps and bounds ahead for navigation.

kilroy123 | karma 4378 | avg karma 2.73 · | 2018-01-25 14:24:36

It's also very popular in Mexico. I very rarely see anyone ever using Google maps.

bluena | karma 36 | avg karma 1.64 · | 2012-01-05 13:10:05+00:00

Who thinks it's better than Google maps?

sshumaker | karma 1532 | avg karma 4.53 · | 2013-07-21 09:33:05

And who haven't already switched to Google Maps...