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Apple will reportedly start stuffing ads into the Maps app (www.engadget.com)

submitted 7 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] TimeSquirrel@kbin.melroy.org 2 points 7 months ago* (2 children)

I am willing to bet there is still a radio in your vehicle, and very likely a local news station with traffic and weather reports.

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[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

If the goal is to avoid ads, a radio station is the absolutely worst option.

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[–] TimeSquirrel@kbin.melroy.org 2 points 7 months ago*

At least they are only one-way. They won't be getting any private info or tracking data out of you.

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