Google Maps Gets a New-Generation Feature, Some Drivers Won't Like It
18 Apr 2024, 14:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The application will start suggesting alternate travel modes, including walking and public transportation, to defined destinations
Google Removes the Google Maps Feature You Didn't Know Existed
17 Apr 2024, 13:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started emailing users that the review drafts for Google Maps will be removed in July; saving new drafts will no longer be possible
Police Say Reporting Them on Waze Helps Reduce Speed
15 Apr 2024, 16:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / More police forces comment on the Waze feature that allows users running the app to pin them on the map; opinions so far are divided
Waze Is About to Get the Biggest Update in Years, But Here Are 3 Features It Also Needs
15 Apr 2024, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company will soon receive a massive update packed with features, albeit users still expect more functionality in the app
The Ugly Side of Google Maps: Why Barcelona Removed a Bus Route From the App
14 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps has become a double-edged sword, with authorities complaining that it causes disruptions in the lives of residents
Police Say Reporting Them on Waze Could Be Irresponsible
14 Apr 2024, 10:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Law enforcement worldwide comments on the use of police reports in Waze; Canadian officers describe the activity as potentially irresponsible
Do You Still Think Google Will Merge Google Maps and Waze?
13 Apr 2024, 11:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Let's chat: Google's mapping efforts include two separate apps – Google Maps and Waze – so is a merger the best long-term strategy?
Google Maps: How To Prioritize the Fastest Routes Over Fuel-Saving Alternatives
12 Apr 2024, 16:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps can look for fuel-efficient routes to a defined destination, helping drivers reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions
A New Waze Version Is Now Available for iPhone and CarPlay Users
12 Apr 2024, 15:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has shipped a new Waze version with an important bug fixe for Apple users running the app on iPhone and CarPlay
Google Maps Error Sends People Seeking a Doctor to a School
11 Apr 2024, 08:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users relying on Google Maps to find the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services were sent miles away from the sought location
Waze Teases the Biggest Feature Update in Years
11 Apr 2024, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started sending out emails about the upcoming feature update that'll include sharp curve alerts and speed bump notifications
Next-Generation Apple Maps Could Look for Routes Automatically, Offer Personalized UI
10 Apr 2024, 16:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Apple patent describes how Apple Maps could offer a less intrusive navigation experience by proactively searching for routes
Police Issue Warning Over Waze Reports: When You Should Pin Police on the Map
10 Apr 2024, 10:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Ontario Provincial Police calls for users to make a difference between the police reports they send on Waze; when you're recommended to flag speed traps
Google Wants to Create an Interactive Version of Google Maps You Can Talk To
8 Apr 2024, 17:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently filed a patent for interactive voice navigation, allowing the user to request more information about an upcoming maneuver
A Google Maps Feature Could Help Police Track Suspects Released on Bail
8 Apr 2024, 12:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Supreme Court of India wants Google to provide a detailed description of how its location-sharing system works in Google Maps
Apple Maps Can't Replace Waze (Yet)
4 Apr 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has equipped Apple Maps with incident reporting, obviously inspired by Waze and Google Maps, but the feature is limited and lacks adoption
Apple Working on Long Overdue Apple Maps Expansion
3 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker has recently started collecting data in new regions, with other updates slowly rolling out in various locations
Using Google Maps and Waze on Android Auto Is Suddenly a Nightmare
2 Apr 2024, 09:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto does not allow navigation apps, including Google Maps and Waze, to switch to dark mode when headlights are turned on
How to Disable the Waze Feature Too Many People Misuse
31 Mar 2024, 17:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Getting rid of the feature that so many people misuse is really easy; Waze comes with a dedicated setting to disable map chats
Apple Envisions New Apple Maps Features to Make Google Maps Feel Outdated
29 Mar 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker has recently patented new Apple Maps capabilities that would allow the app to obtain essential data from the vehicle