Navigation Apps Unlikely to Ditch Mercator Maps Despite UN Resolution
The UN-backed Equal Earth map has educational value but won't change how navigation apps work, according to Ars Technica.
Popular navigation apps are unlikely to abandon Mercator-projection maps despite a UN-backed resolution promoting the Equal Earth map, Ars Technica reported.
The report said the Equal Earth map has educational value but will not alter how navigation apps function.
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