Google Maps boasts more than 1 billion users worldwide, but not everyone will see the new ads right away. This screen grab provided by Google shows an ad called a "promoted pin," which highlights a Walgreens along a route on Google Maps. But the value of mobile ads is rising in tandem with the increasing amount of time people spend on their smartphones. They'll show up inside the directions map as Google routes you to your destination. (Google via Associated Press)You might start seeing more ads when getting directions from Google's popular mapping service.

Source: CBC News May 24, 2016 14:00 UTC