For years, Google Maps has been a go-to tool for millions worldwide, seamlessly integrated into search results for instant access to directions, locations, and more. But if you’ve noticed something missing recently, you’re not imagining things. Due to European Union regulations, Google has been forced to remove its Maps functionality from its search results, marking a significant shift in how we interact with the tech giant’s ecosystem.

  • Ulrich
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    45 months ago

    They also could just have added more choice to the interface but they rather wanted to remove it to show their users “how bad the EU is”.

    Or maybe they just didn’t want to actively support competing services?

    • TJA!
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      125 months ago

      Yes, but that was still Google’s choice. They could have done something for the user but they did not want to