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59 Google Maps’ audio navigation quirks make it difficult to trust

Android Authority
Megan Ellis @ Android Authority 3 place · today 06:00 EDT

Google Maps’ audio navigation quirks make it difficult to trust

I can't keep an eye on my screen, but audio directions have left me with a bad taste.

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