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April 19, 2018 04:40 pm
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/8tLNBFwntoI/turn-right-at-the-burger-king-google-maps-begins-using-landmarks-to-help-with-guidance
Turn Right at the Burger King: Google Maps Begins Using Landmarks To Help With Guidance
Most navigation apps give you instructions based on streets or distance. But it's arguably in contrast to how people usually provide directions -- some usually point to landmarks that are easier to spot. Google sees some merit in that. The idea is that Google Maps is highlighting some landmarks and other points of interest (fast food restaurants) to help with guidance. TechCrunch reports that some users are already seeing this on Google Maps. And maybe to Google, this opens door for some business opportunities as well. Only time will tell.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/8tLNBFwntoI/turn-right-at-the-burger-king-google-maps-begins-using-landmarks-to-help-with-guidance
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