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by hackernewds 1292 days ago
There are models that work with barely any ads and subs. Google Maps is a great example.
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Google could lose money on maps purely to get you to use their services
Google Maps is full of ads. They’re just not the kind you’re used to. The POI it decides to show is partially a money game.
Google Maps has heavy monetization of location.