Sponsored Links in the iPhone’s Maps App

9th October 2009
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IMG_0143I came across something that I had never noticed before today. When doing a search for “Nordstrom Rack” in Chicago rather than finding the closest Nordstrom Rack a different non-pin icon appeared pointing out Nordstrom Michigan Ave as a sponsored link. While I am one of the most understanding that advertising drives the online world, I am upset to see these results take over the iPhone Maps app. The last thing I want to see is the addition of advertisements in a product that I purchased without ads.

What are your thoughts? Should Google be able to see ad revenue from the iPhone’s included, undeleteable apps?

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