Friday, April 19, 2024

Google Maps ditches misleading walking calorie counter

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Google is ditching a planned feature for Maps following criticism on social media. The update was tied to directions and displayed how many calories youd burn if you were to walk to your destination. By clicking on the walking option, youd even be shown the calories in equivalence to mini cupcakes (of all things). Chances are, the search juggernaut was trying to encourage people to take the active route as opposed to driving. But, its attempt at promoting a healthy lifestyle didnt ……
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