I would prefer a faster bootup time and search field that doesn't lag for 3 seconds before bringing up the keyboard.
Maybe it's because I'm using an iPhone 5S but it would still be nice.
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#13idk about recommendations, but I've started using Google Maps more than Yelp for calling restaurants and sharing addresses with friends because Yelp takes way too long to boot up compared to Google Maps.
Speed matters!
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#14I would prefer a faster bootup time and search field that doesn't lag for 3 seconds before bringing up the keyboard. Maybe it's because I'm using an iPhone 5S but it would still be nice.
>> Maybe it's because I'm using an iPhone 5S
It's not.
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#15"better" - determined by who?
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#16I'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 part…
I finally decided I wanted to use OSM as my main app, and what I have been doing is adding things to it when I see it doesn't have it. That way it can slowly get better, and have what I need with it. I have actually found that if I can't find something on it, I can use Duckduckgo to find what I need, then it can open it on OSM and I can mark it.
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#17I'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 part…
This should not be all that difficult to do. We have the open map data (OSM) and Valhalla for routing. There are tons of online OSM viewers, so I would guess it to be possible on a phone.
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#18Earlier quoted context omitted.
> 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 part…
I finally decided I wanted to use OSM as my main app, and what I have been doing is adding things to it when I see it doesn't have it. That way it can slowly get better, and have what I need with it. I have actually found that if I can't find something on it, I can use Duckduckgo to find what I need, then it can open it on OSM and I can mark it.
What app are you specifically using? I find it hard to find a well done one for Android.
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#19instead, 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.
Are you sure that's not Waze? Google Maps is deliberately a lot like the latter, even if both products are from the same company. Maybe there is something in the road network (e.g. a segment with bad information) along the route you are thinking of that results in what you describe.
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#20I'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 part…
maps.me (https://maps.me/download/) might be just what you are looking for. Maps, routing and traffic, mostly usable mobile app.