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I replaced Google Maps with an ad-free, open source navigation app; I couldn't be happier

I replaced Google Maps with an ad-free, open source navigation app; I couldn't be happier
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No accounts, no ads, local-only trip logs, and a simple Mapbox setup that unlocks reliable offline navigation

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