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Why people don't talk about Google Maps' privacy issues
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this post was submitted on 06 May 2024
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Because we use OsmAnd
Giving it a try since I haven't heard of this.
It seems to have cool options, but for navigation it's just completely unusable.
Who in their right mind would charge a subscription fee to download and/or update maps?
Edit: I only found out about this after my father downloaded the app on his phone, and it said he only has 5 downloads remaining before downloading the map for my state. It's extremely dumb for a "privacy focused maps app"
Only from walled garden app stores, the full unrestricted OSMAnd APK is available for free without restrictions from fdroid
Not if you have an iphone.
Thats a known issue with iPhone though. Nothing new added
That doesn't make it better.
Well tell apple to let you sideload apps.
Because development is not free
But isn't it open sourced? Can't they have like a buymeacoffee? Not lock the most important feature behind a paywall?
It's not locked, build it yourself or download the apk from fdroid. If that is too complicated for you (or anyone else), maybe pay for the service being provided then?
Ahh yes, let me install an Android PacKage on an iPhone
That just goes with a territory of having an iPhone. When you bought that device you signed on to a culture of consumption that is enforced by the developer of that device.
The developer can't force Apple to let the developer give it to you for free. Apple doesn't tolerate free very well and anything that is free on Apple is likely either a privacy nightmare or is paid for by some subscription you have with Apple.
This isn't a problem with the app It's a problem with the Apple.
something something altstore
If only there was some alternative like paying for the software you use ๐
Because a subscription is definitely a viable alternative.
If it's not viable for you, that's a you problem.
You don't need to charge a subscription for offline maps. That defeats the whole purpose of offline maps.
Edit: I could understand if it was a one time purchase, but as it's a subscription, that's the dumbest thing I've seen for an "offline maps app"
You can pay a one time fee for Maps+.
I didn't see that option when I looked.
Edit: I see it now, but I believe it's too expensive for an app that is supposed to give you directions.
That's your choice as a consumer.
If you really want to you can just download them outside the app for free. I like that it provides a free option for those with more time than money and a paid option for those with more money than time.