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Volkswagen ID.4 Plagued by Instrument Panel Blackout, Owners Using Waze to View Speed
Volkswagen ID.4 Plagued by Instrument Panel Blackout, Owners Using Waze to View Speed

27 Mar 2023, 16:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The EV is seemingly struggling with a software issue that causes the instrument panel to turn black, blocking access to critical information

 
5 Google Maps Tips to Deal With Heavy Traffic
5 Google Maps Tips to Deal With Heavy Traffic

27 Mar 2023, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The app provides traffic information both in the route preview screen and when the navigation experience is enabled in the car

 
Waze Bugs Like This One Make It Hard to Resist a Switch to Google Maps
Waze Bugs Like This One Make It Hard to Resist a Switch to Google Maps

26 Mar 2023, 14:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Waze bug that seemingly affects both the iPhone and the CarPlay version of the application causes the navigation to somehow lose GPS tracking

 
A Little Waze Secret All Users Must Know
A Little Waze Secret All Users Must Know

25 Mar 2023, 17:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here’s how to make sure Waze always provides you with the best route suggestion; the application needs to learn from you

 
This Google Maps Competitor Proposes a Feature the World Urgently Needs
This Google Maps Competitor Proposes a Feature the World Urgently Needs

24 Mar 2023, 20:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic says it’s exploring a feature that would allow its navigation app to create an emergency corridor for those cases when emergency vehicles need a clear way

 
Government Chooses Waze Over Google Maps to Provide Users With Route Info
Government Chooses Waze Over Google Maps to Provide Users With Route Info

22 Mar 2023, 18:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze is once again selected by government officials to provide citizens with traffic restrictions and alternative routes during Ibero-American Summit

 
New Waze Update Includes Both Good and Bad News for Android Auto Coolwalk
New Waze Update Includes Both Good and Bad News for Android Auto Coolwalk

22 Mar 2023, 06:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new beta build of Waze brings back the Coolwalk support for all users, though the feature seems to be unpolished, to say the least

 
New Secret Navigation Feature Could Make Waze Better Than Google Maps
New Secret Navigation Feature Could Make Waze Better Than Google Maps

21 Mar 2023, 16:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is developing a new Waze feature that would provide users with more straightforward route guidance when the navigation is enabled

 
Google Maps vs Waze: The Secrets Behind Color-Coded Traffic Information
Google Maps vs Waze: The Secrets Behind Color-Coded Traffic Information

21 Mar 2023, 14:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Both navigation apps can display the traffic conditions on the map using a color-coded system; here’s how to read the data they provide

 
Google Maps, Waze Force Top Sat-Nav Company to Abandon the Fight
Google Maps, Waze Force Top Sat-Nav Company to Abandon the Fight

20 Mar 2023, 20:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navman has decided to leave the sat-nav market in Australia, citing the growing adoption of mobile navigation solutions as the main reason

 
How to Download Android Auto Apps
How to Download Android Auto Apps

20 Mar 2023, 14:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto comes with support for third-party apps, and installing them is as easy as on a mobile device; Google offers a dedicated app category in the store

 
Why Waze Lane Guidance Sometimes Doesn't Show Up
Why Waze Lane Guidance Sometimes Doesn't Show Up

17 Mar 2023, 19:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze integrates lane assistance to provide users with information on what lane they should use according to their next turn

 
Critical Waze Update Now Available for iPhone and CarPlay
Critical Waze Update Now Available for iPhone and CarPlay

16 Mar 2023, 18:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Waze is now rolling out to iOS devices, and the parent company says it includes a major bug fix for a reported crash

 
“I Got Lost Due to Google Maps”: Student Blames Navigation App for Being Late for Exam
“I Got Lost Due to Google Maps”: Student Blames Navigation App for Being Late for Exam

16 Mar 2023, 12:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Student uses Google Maps to get directions to the exam center, but ends up in a totally different place; he arrived at the right location 27 minutes late

 
Waze Copies Another Google Maps Feature, Better Late Than Never
Waze Copies Another Google Maps Feature, Better Late Than Never

14 Mar 2023, 16:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned navigation app has been updated with support for EV charging station locations and plug type information

 
The Clever Waze Feature That Looks for Routes Without You Lifting a Finger
The Clever Waze Feature That Looks for Routes Without You Lifting a Finger

13 Mar 2023, 18:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Trip suggestions in Waze provide users with navigation suggestions in advance by learning the driving routines and checking the history

 
This One-Second Trick Keeps You Invisible When Waze Is Running
This One-Second Trick Keeps You Invisible When Waze Is Running

12 Mar 2023, 18:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Certain information, including your username and mood, is revealed on the Waze map when the application runs on your mobile device

 
The Fantastic Waze Feature You Hopefully Won’t Need
The Fantastic Waze Feature You Hopefully Won’t Need

10 Mar 2023, 05:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze allows users to ask for road assistance when their car breaks down; they can request help from other motorists or call professional services

 
The Google Maps Feature All the Other Navigation Apps Should Copy
The Google Maps Feature All the Other Navigation Apps Should Copy

8 Mar 2023, 06:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Go tab is an incredibly helpful addition to the feature arsenal of Google Maps, as it allows users to quickly get directions to a frequent destination

 
Waze Blamed for No Reason After Driver Gets Car Stuck Between Train Tracks
Waze Blamed for No Reason After Driver Gets Car Stuck Between Train Tracks

7 Mar 2023, 17:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A driver who followed Waze navigation to find an address ended up stuck on the railroad tracks; the application has no fault, though