Hello everyone! Long story short, I switched from CalyxOS to iOS because the Pixel 5 was too big for me.
Now that I’m on iOS, I’d like to know if there was a way to use google maps anonymously/privately.
I used to use the GMapsViewer application on Fdroid. Today the solution I’ve found is to use Firefox focus and go to the Google Maps site, but it’s a bit of a mess to find a simple address.
Do you have another idea for me? Thanks in advance!
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I haven’t tried magic earth yet but I used organic maps https://apps.apple.com/au/app/organic-maps-offline-hike-bike/id1567437057 and it is also available for iOS. With organic maps there’s no login needed and you can also save some locations as favourites and if you switch your device you can export the favourites list.
The most private I’m using google maps on iOS is without logging in. I’m not sure if there’s any difference between the app and using it in the browser.
Also, despite Apple saying that having the location and Bluetooth turned on isn’t affecting the battery life I still prefer to turn them completely off when I don’t use them so I made some shortcuts using the shortcut app.