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OpenStreetMap vs Reader Mode

A side-by-side look at OpenStreetMap and Reader Mode. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap

Travel & Location

OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source, crowd-sourced map of the world. Volunteers collect map data using GPS devices, aerial imagery, local knowledge, and other free sources to create and update the map database.

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Reader Mode

Reader Mode

Web Browsers

Reader Mode is a browser feature that strips away clutter like ads, navigation menus, and background images to simplify web pages for easier reading. It presents the essential content of articles in a clean, distraction-free format.

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