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Privacy concerns have me using Apple Maps over Google Maps

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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.

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8 points

Install vinegar, found in the app store, watch ad free YouTube though your phones safari browser.

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Shout out to:

Https://piped.video

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

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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).

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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.

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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

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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.

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Apple Maps has been handling my needs well enough the past few years that I no longer have Google Maps installed.

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I use Apple Maps because it’s not Google.

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