Google Maps just got a new competitor from Linux, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom

There's no question that Google Maps is the most popular navigation app on mobile devices. Google Maps has two big rivals: Waze, which Google owns, and Apple Maps, available only on iPhone. But if some of Google's biggest competitors have their way, Google Maps might soon get a decent alternative that could make the entire geo-location industry more interesting.

The Linux Foundation unveiled the Overture Maps Foundation a few days ago. The project aims to develop an open-source mapping system that could become the backbone of other mapping services that compete against Google Maps.

The Overture Maps Foundation has impressive founders, in addition to Linus. Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom. Other members can join the foundation to accelerate and improve the maps effort.

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