Not because DDG got better, but just because google got worse.

google is still better for site-specific searches, and google scholar still has minimal AI slop

    • @adarza@lemmy.ca
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      26 days ago

      yes, it is. but between it and graphhopper (or osm), it’s “enough” for me.

      i don’t need a feature-filled “app” (my phone is ‘dumb’), and the only time i end up on something else like bing or google maps is if a site i need to use embeds and relies upon them.

      • The Quuuuuill
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        16 days ago

        my problem with apple maps is how frequently it has something’s location completely wrong because osm addresses use the European addressing system everywhere when i don’t live in europe

        • Luc
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          16 days ago

          OpenStreetMap contributor here. What address format isn’t supported? Maybe I can help

          • The Quuuuuill
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            26 days ago

            United States format is very different from the european format and often the apple maps algorithm makes some boneheaded assuptions to translate from a US address to something OSM understands. i contribute, too, but the next time i have an example of apple maps fucking up… i’ll have already forgot this convo happened, but i’ll try

    • @Xanthobilly@lemmy.world
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      27 days ago

      Agreed. Even if it were identical to Google maps in terms of content, it runs slower on all platforms I’ve so far tried (windows, iOS, OSX).