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.
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.
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).
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
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.
Google maps are absolutely atrocious in Sweden.
Tried to find a spot my brother-in-law was camping at from the position he sent last week. After parking and walking for an hour, we switched to Apple maps instead, and surprise! There’s an impassable stream between us!
In Japan right now and google has an edge on the amount of transit data they provide in the maps.
In North America, much more even and I think Apple Maps may be faster too as a system service. Better integration for Apple Watch too.
I use Apple Maps for the integration with my Apple Watch. I also prefer the design and privacy Apple offers over Google. So, in summation, I hate Google.
