Η searching machine DuckDuckGo announced yesterday that it started using it MapKit JS framework Apple.
The change is already available for desktop and mobile devices that use DuckDuckgo for their searches.
What does this mean;
DuckDuckGo cites two main benefits resulting from the change: the first of course is improved privacy but also a better functionalmapping capability.
Yes, the change essentially flies the OpenStreetMap maps used by the company for the Apple mapping service. All searches for addresses, locations, local businesses, business types or nearby locations will now come from the MapKit JS framework.
DuckDuckGo as you may know is a search engine investing in privacy. This played an important role in the decision to change the mapping service.
The company states in its announcement that all users' IP addresses or any other privacy do not share with Apple or any other third party.
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