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Maps, well, got a GPS for that (that needs no data, internet, or privacy issues) that has worked reliably since 2013 when I bought the thing (getting the last skeuomorphic option left before everything went flat)
I've known Google Maps include data that has never been correct (e.g. it once told me that a large hotel in central Birmingham was in the middle of a traffic island over an underpass, where there has never been a building). And I've known updates to introduce errors, e.g. moving a pub to about a km away from its actual position when a month earlier it had known the position correctly.OT:
So you'll be navigating with mapping data that's at least ten years out of date? Wow.
Google Maps has mapping data that's over five years ago out of date, and that's a problem for me.
I think the reason you get that one-sided complaint is that Samsung apps duplicate others. If it was one or the other there would be less complaint, but of course Google don't let manufacturers pick and choose which Google apps are included: if they want Play Store access the have to include the lot. Of course Samsung do let you disable some of the Google apps (e.g. Messages), but prevent you from disabling their own.I personally prefer Samsung's messages, browser, music and gallery apps. I don't, however, find them forcing Tiktok or Facebook as system apps very appealing.
But the argument I make for anyone complaining about 'bloatware' is that it's always so one sided. It's bad because Samsung offers a choice (multiple apps or alternatives to Google's) or because they want you to have a device that's useful out of the box and not after spending hours on Play Store downloading all the essentials. They basically make a phone you can use without needing to use an app store at all. They also offer an alternative to Google Play Store (Useful since I hate Google these days and never forgave them for killing Android Market)
But when Google forces their apps on anyone, even on AOSP-based ROMs or ones like the Motorolas use, it's all fine and dandy. They can't be uninstalled either. But it's not wrong if Google forces bloat, only wrong if Samsung does. Bias much? Don't like Samsung? Don't buy a Samsung phone. It's that simple.
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Plus another reason I don't use 'modern' apps is that UI (the one you posted) my god how awful. I dealt with flat UI back in the 80s and never ever want to see it again.
I've known Google Maps include data that has never been correct (e.g. it once told me that a large hotel in central Birmingham was in the middle of a traffic island over an underpass, where there has never been a building). And I've known updates to introduce errors, e.g. moving a pub to about a km away from its actual position when a month earlier it had known the position correctly.
None of these systems is definitive, they all include not only out of date information but simply erroneous. One reason I always have more than one source available to me.
If I have to look at something, it better not strain my eyes. Flat UI strains my eyes and just makes me depressed to look at. I prefer my GPS having buttons that look pressable at least. Not to mention the 3D buildings, and junction views. If I wanted a 2D top-down perspective I'd play Fallout 4 and use the Pip Boy.Yeah, Google Maps' UI isn't exactly the best. but on the other hand if I instantly want to see information where I'm going, I don't need fancy skeuomorphisms in a GPS app.
If I have to look at something, it better not strain my eyes. Flat UI strains my eyes and just makes me depressed to look at. I prefer my GPS having buttons that look pressable at least. Not to mention the 3D buildings, and junction views. If I wanted a 2D top-down perspective I'd play Fallout 4 and use the Pip Boy.
Yes, my offline does all of that since the data is stored locally. It uses HD radio for traffic alerts/accidents and does rather well. Plus, unlike Google Maps, doesn't take me through the worst, most busy part of NC to save 9 minutes. The Nuvi is the only one that has taken me on the best route to that particular Day's Inn. No other app or service has beaten that yet. As said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
If the time comes where it no longer serves my needs, then I will 'upgrade'. I don't replace things for the sake of replacing things.
People like yourself need to realize that just because something is old, doesn't mean it should just be thrown out and replaced. 2013 ain't even old yet. Still new. 2010 feels like yesterday to me. now, sure, 40 years later? yeah that's old. Will it cease being useful by then? Who knows?