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Discover Vela Maps, the privacy-focused alternative to Google Maps

Android Authority · 1h ago · 1 view
Discover Vela Maps, the privacy-focused alternative to Google Maps

Vela Maps is a new open-source mapping application designed to mimic the look and feel of Google Maps without requiring Google Mobile Services.

Vela Maps is an open-source mapping application that uses OpenStreetMap as its base while deliberately mimicking the layout and functionality of Google Maps. It allows users running de-Googled Android ROMs, such as GrapheneOS, to experience a familiar mapping interface without needing Google Mobile Services. Because the app operates independently of Google, it is not available on the Google Play Store and must be installed manually or through third-party tools like Obtainium from its GitHub repository.
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