MOUNTAIN VIEW (dpa-AFX) - Google has confirmed that it has removed a feature from its Google Maps that notified users how many cupcakes they would burn if they walked a certain distance due to negative feedback from users.
The feature was a test feature for iPhone users only and will be removed later tonight from the app. The feature showed users how many calories they could burn if they walked a route instead of driving it.
The feature showed Google Maps users the calorie count on the map if the driving directions are requested by the user to cover a short distance. But, if an user has already selected walking, the calories count are shown in the step-by-step directions, but not the map.
'This walk burns around 313 Calories - that's almost 3 mini cupcakes,' said a message within the app's walking directions.
However, the tech giant is ditching the feature after receiving strong negative customer feedback.
According to many, the feature could be a trigger for the estimated 30 million Americans with eating disorders.
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