Some users are experiencing issues with Google Maps navigation.

Google Maps is a helpful service, but the recent outage may have inconvenienced some users. Other services, like Waze, may have seen an increase in downloads from users who needed navigational assistance during the outage.

The situation likely served as a reminder to diversify digital services beyond one company's cloud servers. When services like Google Maps, cloud storage, or other crucial tools become unavailable, many users are left with few alternatives.

Fortunately, Google Maps service was restored relatively quickly. Considering the seriousness of the issue, Google addressed it promptly and fully restored the service in approximately three hours.

However, those three hours may have been challenging, particularly in areas where emergency services rely on the app.

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