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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. users
www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/google-maps-changes-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-for-us-users/posted in Technology
Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. users
www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/google-maps-changes-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-for-us-users/Replying to @return2ozma@lemmy.world
For android users recommend CoMaps, or “OSMand”, both are open source and privacy focused. Both use openstreetmaps data, CoMaps just have what I think is a cleaner interface. Both have offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation and frankly a lot more customization since it’s not corporate owned. No ads, and no businesses who pay being stuffed in your eyes first when maps load.
Both are much improved since trying to ditch maps a few years ago and basic local business info wasn’t available, now it looks to be much improved and it’s a great time to jump.
Hope this helps someone.
Replying to @pdxfed@lemmy.world
Just downloaded both, will give them a try - thsnks for the recommendation!
Replying to @pdxfed@lemmy.world
Nice! Thanks
Replying to @pdxfed@lemmy.world
There’s also Organic Maps.
Replying to @MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip
CoMaps was forked from Organic Maps. There was some drama because the Organic Maps shareholders were demanding profit or something, idk. CoMaps is like the community edition, so they aren’t beholden to any shareholders.
Replying to @cobalt32@lemmy.blahaj.zone
Ah right, i forgot.
Replying to @pdxfed@lemmy.world
Or mapy.cz
Replying to @Puddinghelmet@lemmy.world
Mapy.cz relies on open street map, but it has advantage that you can add reviews and photos to places.
I think its the best replacement right now, but it needs more community