The peeing Android has forced Google to freeze its map-editing tool

Remember that Google Maps prank from a couple of weeks ago that made it look like an Android bot was peeing on the Apple logo in Pakistan? Well, it turns out that’s not the only instance of users misusing Google’s editing tool, Map Maker. Things have got so bad that the company has been forced to temporarily shut it down to combat a surge in false edits. If you visit Map Maker’s homepage now, you’ll be greeted with a pop-up letting you know it will be unavailable starting May 12. Clicking through on the Learn More button leads you to…

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