9to5google

Google Maps is not adding pop-up ads during navigation [U]

Google Maps is a widely used tool for getting around, but one user spotted what was thought to be a new ad format where ads pop up during navigation to recommend a “quick detour” – thankfully that’s ...
GIGAZINE

Reports of 'pop-up ads appearing while navigating on Google Maps' have attracted attention, but Google has stated that 'this is unintended behavior and pop-up ads do not appear ...

Users have reported that while using the navigation function in Google Maps, a pop-up ad suddenly appeared on their screen. After multiple media outlets reported on this pop-up ad, Google released a ...
Android Authority

Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (Update)

Update: July 8, 2024 (4:35 PM ET): A Google spokesperson has reached out to Android Authority and provided the following statement: Promoted pins in navigation are not new – they let people see ...
Indiatimes

Google confirms that it is not testing pop ads in Google Maps

Google Maps introduces sponsored pitstop suggestions, raising concerns about distractions for drivers. Users report random pop-up ads, potentially compromising road safety. The future availability of ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Maps Ads Are Popping Up Now?

Joy Hawkins, one of the niche local SEOs in our field, posted on Twitter that she saw on Google Maps that Google automatically popped up an ad on the map for a local result. I'd often just say, hey ...