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I use Google Maps every day, but Apple Maps still does these 4 things better

Google Maps is great, but Apple Maps gets these four things surprisingly right.

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I use Google Maps every day, but Apple Maps still does these 4 things better

Google Maps is a widely used navigation app, preinstalled on almost all Android phones, and has gained popularity due to its effectiveness.

The app seems to be missing some basic navigation features that could improve users' commutes, according to Android Police.

No further information is available about the specific features that are missing from Google Maps.

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