Google Maps and Apple Maps Blasted for Sending Heavy Traffic on Narrow (and Quiet) Road
29 Apr 2024, 13:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The two navigation apps suggest a different route than the official recommendation from authorities to avoid the closed IN-156
Huge Google Maps Update Spotted: CarPlay Users to Get Traffic Reports
22 Apr 2024, 03:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has recently been spotted working on incident reporting for the CarPlay version of Google Maps; it's unclear when the feature could launch
Police: We Also Use Waze, And Please Tag Us on the Map
19 Apr 2024, 16:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has become a must-have driving companion for millions of drivers and, as it turns out, for some police officers, too
How This Google Maps Rival Tries to Copy Waze's Number One Feature
18 Apr 2024, 18:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom has already integrated incident reporting in AmiGO, trying to build a large community powering the crowdsourcing engine
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
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?
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
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
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
Here's a Feature Google Maps and Waze Should Copy From a Top Alternative
7 Apr 2024, 09:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic GPS Navigation comes with traffic sign recognition, using the phone's camera to detect speed limits and "no overtaking" signs automatically
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
5 Google Maps and Waze Alternatives You Didn't Know Exist
2 Apr 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you're in the market for a new navigation app, these underdogs don't have the same gigantic userbase as Google Maps but still promise a solid experience
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
The Useless Waze Feature I Always Disable on My Devices
27 Mar 2024, 19:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze includes features that don't make much sense, including showing other users on the map and a gamification component
How Waze and Google Maps Help Users Avoid Speed Traps
24 Mar 2024, 14:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mobile applications, including Google Maps and Waze, have become popular tools for drivers who want to know the location of speed traps
Police: Pin Us on Waze All You Like, But You Might Be Helping a Criminal
24 Mar 2024, 12:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Sherborn Police Department says officers aren't bothered they are reported on Waze, though the reports could alert criminals
Why an Essential Waze Feature Is No Longer Available
22 Mar 2024, 13:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned application has removed the "vehicle on road" report because it wanted to simplify the reporting experience