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Title: Garmin smartwatches: Maps could change significantly as Google Maps is being replaced
Post by: Redaktion on October 14, 2025, 07:52:26
Garmin is apparently preparing a rather significant change to its maps. This should not result in major changes to the basic functionality of Garmin smartwatches, but the maps might look unfamiliar in at least one instance.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Garmin-smartwatches-Maps-could-change-significantly-as-Google-Maps-is-being-replaced.1138016.0.html
Title: Re: Garmin smartwatches: Maps could change significantly as Google Maps is being replaced
Post by: CitrusMur on October 15, 2025, 01:05:17
Mapbox is a huge step down. Even if it was free, there are far better alternatives.
Title: Re: Garmin smartwatches: Maps could change significantly as Google Maps is being replaced
Post by: LotusBlessing on October 15, 2025, 02:53:31
Mapbox is a superior product in terms of software performance, design, usability, and data, especially where one might go with your Garmin. And it's easy to bring any additional and custom data.
Title: Re: Garmin smartwatches: Maps could change significantly as Google Maps is being replaced
Post by: Citrus Mur on October 15, 2025, 03:32:59
Superior to GMaps?? You're kidding right?
Half the roads are not covered by MB and I have yet to see anything innovative. The only reason they exist is because you can embed MB maps into other apps, which you can't do with Google.

I don't which Mapbox you're using, but it's not the same as mine.
Title: Re: Garmin smartwatches: Maps could change significantly as Google Maps is being replaced
Post by: Winfried K on October 15, 2025, 06:07:07
I guess the support will be of the same quality as that for the maps of the golf courses which are 5 years out of date at the moment.
Title: Re: Garmin smartwatches: Maps could change significantly as Google Maps is being replaced
Post by: Cooker on October 15, 2025, 09:23:54
If this happens and functionality or accuracy is degraded, I wonder what rights the consumer has to redress??
Title: Re: Garmin smartwatches: Maps could change significantly as Google Maps is being replaced
Post by: Mapmeister on October 15, 2025, 12:17:40
It will probably be with Here Maps with whom they have had a very long relationship