TIL that MapQuest still exists
It went to one of most downloaded apps after Google renamed lake ontario simply because of the angry Canadians (of which I am now a MapQuest user)
W after W from MapQuest.
MapQuest seems to be the Mamdani of map apps. They just keep cranking out W after W
This is dope, BUT Mapquest is just a wrapper for OpenStreetMaps, and this is data that you get for free with OSM.
Also, after install, Mapquest immediately asks to start tracking your behavior for targeted marketing shit.
Mapquest probably doesn’t actually give a shit privacy or fighting authoritarians. They just want a cheap and free data set, and the cheapest thing available automatically has LPR data and doesn’t rename bodies of water to “America.”
I’ve heard that said a few times but I have used both and MapQuest is infinitely more accurate and usable. I tried osm first and half the addresses I typed in couldn’t be found unless it were a major city. MapQuest I have not had that problem so they either use a different data source or they amalgamate multiple sources for more functionality.
Not everyone cares about that
All of them or just the reported ones? Because someone discovered 100k+ undeclared cameras (or so they said) spread around.
‘don’t let perfect be the enemy of good’ or however that saying goes
But do still stay informed, so you know what you dont know ;)
The ones reported to OpenStreetMap.
Mapquest is basically a wrapper for OpenStreetMaps, so they kind of get this for free.
Also, all of the major flock reporting tools are built on OSM. So basically, if you use Mapquest, you will get data from DeFlock users.
Fuck yeah dude shoutout to mapquest.
Another W for MapQuest
Does this include non-flock brand flock cameras?
They’re using OpenStreetMaps, and OSM has a DB of all the major LPRs. The filter just pulls in all the surveillance cameras in OSM, and if you click on the camera you see the meta data about the reported camera type.
It should, since even Deflocked identifies all ALPRs, not just Flock
Waze does this in my neighborhood. All are labeled as police cameras.
Commenting to boost this.
Good for MapQuest for making statements about these things, but don’t people know about Waze already?
Nice to see some non alphabet competition though.
Well I’m glad somebody’s doing it because DeFlock’s app was designed by someone who doesn’t understand UX. It’s so clunky and unintuitive. Hell, the “navigation” feature doesn’t actually give you turn-by-turn directions FFS!
Looks like I’m going to be paying for an app possibly for the first time ever. I’ve had the free version for a while but they’ve earned my money
Edit: damn it crashes a lot :(
If enough of us get on board, maybe they can pay to fix the crashes!
Why can I not find this setting in my app?
Edit: i found it.
The square stack under the center icon (bottom right of map) -> toggle surveillance
I was expecting it to be under settings for some reason. Thanks!
Well that’s a pretty nifty feature.
Can’t find this “surveillance layer”, is this a paid feature?
Might be rolling out. It see it on iOS.
I wasn’t seeing on android, checked for update, sure ebough there was an update available, updated, and now it’s there.
Can you have it avoid them when navigating like some apps have for traffic or does it just show them on the map and you’re on your own?
Maybe? I’m not sure what these options for speed and red light cameras do:
Will it navigate around them? Does it show other manufacturers such as Axon?
