Privacy concerns have me using Apple Maps over Google Maps
Exactly. Chrome > Safari. Gmail > iCloud. Google Maps > Apple Maps. Google Search > Duck Duck Go. I basically eradicated the Google virus from my devices. Except from YouTube, but set all tracking and personalized ads to “Nope”. I’m shown the most generic ads, and YT have no idea what to suggest me sometimes, but that’s what I prefer.
Install vinegar, found in the app store, watch ad free YouTube though your phones safari browser.
Shout out to:
Youtube frontend with no ads or tracking. Includes sponsorblock too.
Its just a website, but their webapp works great. Ive used it on my phone quite a bit
There’s no need for an extension. Actually, all you need in Safari to get rid of YT’s ads is a CSS stylesheet. Chrome removed the possibility of using a user stylesheet because “reasons”, but Safari allows it, and not only you can get rid of the ads without an extension or javascript or anything else, but you can also personalize the interface (removing, for example, all “Shorts”, etc).
Where can I get more info on this? I’m comfortable with CSS and stylesheets but don’t want to discern all the classes and IDs myself
I use apple maps if I’m actually using it to get me some where as I find it more visually pleasing and like that it stays on my lock screen instead of having to open it to view it.
I use Google maps if I need to see what’s close by in terms of restaurants or coffee or if I’m DJing a multi stop trip as I find that feature easier to use in Google maps.
Yeah this sounds like me. I like the UX of Apple Maps if I know where I’m going. Generally I find it easier to read, especially things like street names and highway names. If I’m looking for a new place however, google has way more data for search and reviews
I generally prefer the UI of Apple Maps (Google is way too cluttered), but Google has much more complete review data, hours, and menus, so I usually end up using Google.
Apple Maps has been handling my needs well enough the past few years that I no longer have Google Maps installed.
I use Apple Maps because it’s not Google.
Google Maps for business search, Apple Maps for directions.
Apple Maps has never steered me wrong, and I like how it pings my Apple Watch so I don’t have to even look at the screen.
Plus no on-screen ads, like 3rd party apps do.
Same here, though it drives me mad that I somehow still haven’t memorized the tap type for each direction
Apple Maps vibrates my Apple Watch when a turn is coming up, and a different pattern depending on the turn. I much prefer that to voice announcements interrupting my music or conversation, and I can’t rely on myself to constantly keep an eye on the map on CarPlay.
Google Maps is just too good in my country and Apple lags behind by a lot.
But lately I have been using Apple Maps while I walk to and fro office as it supports turn by turn directions on Apple Watch.
E: I wish Google Maps supported Apple Watch.
I like Apple Maps while driving because it’s better integrated with my digital cluster/CarPlay and voice prompts are simpler and easier to understand (at the next light turn left vs in 500ft turn left at main St.) other than that, I do majority of my searches with google maps and often use google to double check routes!
I don’t know about you, but the sound quality of the voice on Apple Maps is way better than Google through CarPlay.
Ah I hardly have the voice on unless I’m somewhere unfamiliar! Otherwise it’s usually on alerts only!
Where I live, Apple Maps and Google maps are basically at feature parity for what I care about. Directions, traffic, ETA, public transportation. So I’m using Apple Maps because fuck Google.
Sometimes I feel compelled to use Waze when there is heavy traffic and/or when I know there would be speed traps on the way, but it’s propensity to suggest absolutely atrocious directions just to “save” 2 mins (and I always end up losing much more than that) is the worst.
AppleMaps. I prefer the integration with my watch and being able to have my screen off and auto activated as I’m getting close to the next step.
Apple Maps for 90% of my trips, though that’ll be 100% with iOS 17 and offline maps.
The voice prompts are so much better in Apple Maps. I feel comfortable in an unknown area, and that’s important to me.
Google maps 100%. I live in Canada and if I search “sushi” in Apple maps it brings up restaurants in fucking California. Also it’s directions suck here. Google maps works as you’d expect it to.
I’m curious as to the last time you tried it? Apple Maps is a heck of a lot better than it used to be.
My wife uses it and it still gives us issues
For me it’s simply inertia with google maps. I’m not terribly partial to be honest. For my partner, it’s more leftover bias against Apple Maps from their rough start.
