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submitted 2 days ago by JustJack23@slrpnk.net to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

After the news that Google maps will rename the gulf of Mexico to the gulf of America I finally decided to change maps app(not confirmed).

What recommendations do you have? What to look out for?

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[-] bpev@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago
  • For directions, I use OrganicMaps.
  • For location bookmarks/pins, I'm currently building an app, so I use that.
  • For checking business information, sometimes i'll still use google maps
[-] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 8 hours ago

Organic maps takes next to forever to plan a route for me, if it manages at all

[-] lemmus@szmer.info 1 points 2 hours ago

I used 1.5 year ago organic maps on Samsung galaxy S5, what do you mean? It's usable even on ancient devices, and is definitely the best FOSS maps out there

[-] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 2 hours ago

I think it might be to do with the layout of the roads here. It's not simply long highways and simple grids

[-] bpev@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

Huh really? I haven't had that issue. But we might be totally different use-cases; If I'm routing, I'm usually in major cities mapping a route via public transit. I quite like OrganicMaps for this, because it's still quite stable in underground subways when internet is sus.

edit: To be clear, I haven't noticed issues when I map for driving either, but I'm admittedly not driving a crazy amount.

[-] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 2 points 4 hours ago

Organic maps doesn't appear to know public transport exists where I live. We have been trying out different apps for bicycle trips

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