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Driver Blindly Trusts the Likes of Google Maps, Ends Up Stuck in Freezing Temperatures
Driver Blindly Trusts the Likes of Google Maps, Ends Up Stuck in Freezing Temperatures

18 Dec 2022, 17:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A driver in South Yorkshire figured out the hard way that relying on navigation apps all the time isn’t necessarily the best idea for motorists out there

 
The Super-Duper Google Maps Feature Everybody Should Use
The Super-Duper Google Maps Feature Everybody Should Use

17 Dec 2022, 13:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps comes with a really useful feature that allows users to plan a journey on their PCs and then send everything to mobile devices

 
Apple’s New-Generation Google Maps Rival Now Available for More Users
Apple’s New-Generation Google Maps Rival Now Available for More Users

16 Dec 2022, 19:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant has decided to expand the updated Apple Maps experience to a series of new countries in Europe

 
Watch Out, Google Maps: Microsoft, Meta and TomTom Team Up for Massive Project
Watch Out, Google Maps: Microsoft, Meta and TomTom Team Up for Massive Project

15 Dec 2022, 17:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Overture Maps Foundation is a new interoperable open map project that brings together some of the biggest names in the tech world

 
New Waze Feature Confirmed, Google Maps Feeling Vintage Once Again
New Waze Feature Confirmed, Google Maps Feeling Vintage Once Again

14 Dec 2022, 20:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The team working on Waze has recently confirmed that Waze would soon get personal statistics displayed at the end of a journey

 
New Google Maps Version Includes a Critical Fix, Here’s How to Update Right Now
New Google Maps Version Includes a Critical Fix, Here’s How to Update Right Now

14 Dec 2022, 19:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent update released for Google Maps resolves a glitch that broke down Android Auto, making it impossible to switch to other apps

 
Google Maps and Waze Misbehaving Again, Thank God We Have Apple Maps
Google Maps and Waze Misbehaving Again, Thank God We Have Apple Maps

12 Dec 2022, 19:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While many people replace Apple Maps with Google Maps, this transition isn’t necessarily the best idea after the latest updates

 
New Waze Update to Include Another Feature Copied From Google Maps
New Waze Update to Include Another Feature Copied From Google Maps

12 Dec 2022, 18:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has recently confirmed that Waze would soon be getting trip statistics to provide an overview of the journey

 
Google Maps Rival Gets a Major Update With Two Features We All Need
Google Maps Rival Gets a Major Update With Two Features We All Need

11 Dec 2022, 18:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom GO Navigation has recently been updated with new capabilities that should be there in pretty much any navigation app

 
That’s Why Google Maps Is the Best Navigation App: Here’s the Easiest Way to Use It
That’s Why Google Maps Is the Best Navigation App: Here’s the Easiest Way to Use It

11 Dec 2022, 11:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In addition to pressing buttons and expanding menus, Google Maps also supports a series of gestures to get around the app

 
New Waze Feature Is a No-Brainer, Google Maps Needs It as Well
New Waze Feature Is a No-Brainer, Google Maps Needs It as Well

10 Dec 2022, 20:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has confirmed that it’s working on a new option that will allow enabling and disabling toll routes before navigation

 
Waze Is Getting a New Feature That’ll Help Steal Users from Google Maps
Waze Is Getting a New Feature That’ll Help Steal Users from Google Maps

9 Dec 2022, 17:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Waze team has confirmed that it’s now working on vehicle profiles, something that would allow users to have different settings per each profile

 
How to Use Google Maps Like a Boss
How to Use Google Maps Like a Boss

8 Dec 2022, 20:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While the easiest way to interact with Google Maps is obviously the touch input, the recommended method actually relies on hands-free commands

 
Google Merges Google Maps and Waze Teams, What’s Happening to Navigation Apps?
Google Merges Google Maps and Waze Teams, What’s Happening to Navigation Apps?

8 Dec 2022, 04:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new report reveals that Google has decided to bring Google Maps and Waze under the same roof in order to streamline operations

 
Goodbye, Google Maps: Waze Working on Major Update for Its Top Feature
Goodbye, Google Maps: Waze Working on Major Update for Its Top Feature

7 Dec 2022, 18:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently confirmed that it is developing quick options for Waze to make it more convenient to send traffic reports

 
Google Maps Sometimes the Only Option: Waze Navigation Suddenly Sounds Creepy, Literally
Google Maps Sometimes the Only Option: Waze Navigation Suddenly Sounds Creepy, Literally

6 Dec 2022, 18:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze users are now struggling with what could be the most unusual bug in the app: the navigation voice turns to a creepy preset

 
Hivemapper Turns You Into a Sort of Google Maps and Pays You in Crypto To Drive Around
Hivemapper Turns You Into a Sort of Google Maps and Pays You in Crypto To Drive Around

6 Dec 2022, 15:12 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This mapping system based on decentralized functions pays you in Honey tokens to drive around town. Requires a specialized $550 dashcam and 20 minutes to set up

 
Waze Becomes the First Free Google Maps Alternative on Android Automotive
Waze Becomes the First Free Google Maps Alternative on Android Automotive

6 Dec 2022, 12:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned app has been updated with support for Android Automotive; it launches on Renault models, with more cars to get it in 2023

 
This Is Why Waze Is Better Than Google Maps: Smart Update Allows for Cleaner Driving
This Is Why Waze Is Better Than Google Maps: Smart Update Allows for Cleaner Driving

5 Dec 2022, 18:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has prepared Waze for navigation in cities with Clean Air Zones; Bristol is one of the first locations to get it

 
One Little Google Maps Secret Users Must Know to Improve Navigation
One Little Google Maps Secret Users Must Know to Improve Navigation

4 Dec 2022, 15:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps uses your phone’s sensors to determine your location and then follow the car on the map; here’s how to improve the accuracy