This seems like a good day for another step in de-googling my life.
Recommendations for replacements for google maps on android phone. Priorities:
- non-skeevy (obviously)
- easy to use/understand
- works in Canada
Update: am trying CoMaps (available via obtainium, btw) as an interface with nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqjmpvmakwjns8avphjx9k7wr4nurztsnqy8w4n2a6n58ratkqqy5sf4c7g2 (nprofile…c7g2)
Seems to work for the basics. Easy on the eyes/brain.
#elbowsUp #deshittification
Valerie Roney
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2026-08-30 19:08:20 UTC
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