An unknown bug has caused Google Maps to show some users surprising, often completely random locations. Internet users complain that Maps sometimes “sees” them in a completely different part of the world.
Weird Google Maps error. They think you are where you are not
As he writes, Maps, for some users, displays a random, often completely accidental location each time they open the application, which, of course, does not coincide with the real location of the phone or computer.
Only repeated attempts to manually force the location setting for some people were successful. For others, only clearing application data or clearing cookies in the browser helped. In each case, however, Maps led to frustrating situations. As the website writes, such stories have recently flooded internet forums and social media.
Anyway, some users have recently complained about another problem with Google Maps. The service changed its destination quite unexpectedly and directed it to a random place in the world. One Filipino quoted by DealNTech claims that every time he wants to use Google Maps navigation, the service takes him to the city of Washington. The maps seem unconcerned about the presence of the Pacific Ocean on the way from the Philippines to the US and show the driver will arrive in about 24 hours.
According to reports, the problems with Maps appeared about two weeks ago and only affect a few users. It is not clear what determines the occurrence of problems and what causes them. The list of works also does not indicate that Google is developing a fix for its Maps. DealNTech advises that in case of problems, use Maps in your browser set to incognito mode.
Source: Gazeta
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