I imagine certain features like Google Maps’ different busyness indicators might be missing because otherwise that would require telemetry?

    • pumpsnabben@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      1 year ago

      All software and services has bugs and missing features, Google maps as well.

      The difference here is that the user is actually able to fix these missing details on the maps themselves if they want. Or ask the local mapping team for help.

      Have you ever tried to correct anything on Google maps?

      • DigitalPortkey@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Yes, many times. I’d say 80% of the time, my correction goes through the same day.

        Have you ever tried to correct something on Google Maps? I get the desire to want to switch to open alternatives, and I’m all for it, but Google Maps is not exactly hard to get fixed yourself.