Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
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Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
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Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#2> "Google will soon launch a new version of Google Maps that will give you more personalized recommendations"
I've used enough of Google's products by now to know that the word "better" in this title is probably inaccurate. :)
Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#3Two things:
1) I generally don't want to do what everyone else in a given area is doing. I prefer the off-the-beaten-path stuff. Will Google know this?
2) Will Google monetize the inclusion in the "local hot spot tonight" recommendations?
Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#4I'm not sure I want my map to be giving me recommendations. I'm definitely not certain I want my map to be able to give me better recommendations because of how much data that company has on me.
I guess all the more reason to continue using Apple Maps.
Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#5I'm not sure I want my map to be giving me recommendations. I'm definitely not certain I want my map to be able to give me better recommendations because of how much data that company has on me. I guess all the more reason to continue using Apple Maps.
> I guess all the more reason to continue using Apple Maps.
It is unfortunate that OpenStreetMap doesn't have the resources to create mapping apps at parity with Google Maps. I just want a map app. Not a recommendation app. Not FourSquare. Just comprehensive maps, routing, and possibly traffic data. OSM, please take my money for this!
The only way for us to receive long term value from digital tooling is through participation, resource contribution, and stewardship of organizations that can protect these projects (Similar to how Signal received a very large cash contribution for ongoing support, or how OSM and other renowned open source projects have official organizations formed, elected governance, etc).
Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#6Mmm. Is it the end of the cartographic value of Google Maps? I mean, I want an accurate, up to date and objective map. I don't want recommendations, except when I ask for them.
Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#7Two things: 1) I generally don't want to do what everyone else in a given area is doing. I prefer the off-the-beaten-path stuff. Will Google know this? 2) Will Google monetize the inclusion in the "local hot spot tonight" recommendations?
I don't have details on this, but I can't imagine it'd be less personalized for your off-the-beaten-path stuff than it is now, where we get the same as everyone else.
Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#8The implication is that as a company you will eventually pay google to rank higher in the recommendation listings. Listings are advertising.
Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#9"better" - determined by who?
Re: Google Maps will soon give you better recommendations
#10instead, how about giving me directions that dont involve 20 turns down tiny residential streets with 10 stop signs to travel 2 miles. when it can be done with 1 turn on 2 major roads with 2 traffic lights and an extra 0.1 mile? or multi-point routes on mobile? or a maps app UI that doesnt obstruct 60% of the actual map?
so many google products seem to reach EOL at "good enough". see also: Gmail, etc.