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Horrible CarPlay Bug Makes Google Maps and Apple Maps a Huge Mess
Horrible CarPlay Bug Makes Google Maps and Apple Maps a Huge Mess

16 Oct 2023, 21:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A bug that has been around for approximately one year breaks down the GPS connection on CarPlay, eventually causing navigation to malfunction

 
The Google Maps Feature Waze Should Totally Steal
The Google Maps Feature Waze Should Totally Steal

16 Oct 2023, 07:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze is primarily aimed at fighting heavy traffic, so the application should copy every feature that helps it reach its purpose

 
The Number 1 Waze Rival Receives a New Feature That Makes Perfect Sense in 2023
The Number 1 Waze Rival Receives a New Feature That Makes Perfect Sense in 2023

9 Oct 2023, 13:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Flitsmeister has recently been updated with support for gas prices, allowing you to find cheap fuel close to your location

 
Authorities Continue the Anti-Google Maps Offensive, It's All Drivers' Fault
Authorities Continue the Anti-Google Maps Offensive, It's All Drivers' Fault

8 Oct 2023, 15:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Police recommend drivers to keep their eyes on the road and rely less on turn-by-turn guidance provided by the likes of Google Maps

 
Driver Gets Car Stuck on Narrow Footpath, Rescuer Considered Cutting Into the Vehicle
Driver Gets Car Stuck on Narrow Footpath, Rescuer Considered Cutting Into the Vehicle

8 Oct 2023, 11:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An American tourist followed the sat-nav to find a destination, eventually getting the car stuck on a super-narrow footpath

 
Waze Plagued by One-Star Reviews on Android, Everybody Could See It Coming
Waze Plagued by One-Star Reviews on Android, Everybody Could See It Coming

7 Oct 2023, 14:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google's traffic navigation app receives poor reviews on the Google Play Store, as users keep struggling with all kinds of problems

 
5 Small Features That Would Make Google Maps and Waze Unbeatable
5 Small Features That Would Make Google Maps and Waze Unbeatable

6 Oct 2023, 15:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps and Waze are fantastic navigation apps, but it doesn't mean they can't be further improved with new capabilities

 
DoorDash Driver Uses GPS to Deliver Dunkin Donuts, Ends Up in the Woods, Stuck in a Pond
DoorDash Driver Uses GPS to Deliver Dunkin Donuts, Ends Up in the Woods, Stuck in a Pond

5 Oct 2023, 06:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A DoorDash driver who was using a navigation app to find the address of a customer followed a route to the forest, eventually falling into a pond

 
The Google Maps Feature That Keeps Me From Using Apple Maps and Waze
The Google Maps Feature That Keeps Me From Using Apple Maps and Waze

30 Sep 2023, 21:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps allows users to plan a route based on nearby traffic conditions conveniently using accurate information displayed on the map

 
Waze Gets Unicorns to Make Navigation More Fun (And Hopefully, Less Buggy Too)
Waze Gets Unicorns to Make Navigation More Fun (And Hopefully, Less Buggy Too)

29 Sep 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has announced a new special experience to customize the navigation, the car icon, and the user's mood

 
Waze Gets New Flood Alerts As More Report Types Go Dark
Waze Gets New Flood Alerts As More Report Types Go Dark

25 Sep 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has partnered with FloodMapp and the City of Norfolk to provide drivers with flood alerts in real time

 
Google "Definitely Not Planning" to Kill Waze. Why Is the App Getting Worse?
Google "Definitely Not Planning" to Kill Waze. Why Is the App Getting Worse?

23 Sep 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some of the changes the search giant has made recently made users believe that Waze's days are already numbers; this doesn't seem to be the case

 
Google Maps Rival Introduces "Shortest Route" Navigation. Here's Why This Is Huge News
Google Maps Rival Introduces "Shortest Route" Navigation. Here's Why This Is Huge News

21 Sep 2023, 08:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic has released a significant update for its professional navigation software, reintroducing an option to select the "shortest route"

 
Waze Is About to Lose Another Feature, It Makes Sense This Time
Waze Is About to Lose Another Feature, It Makes Sense This Time

19 Sep 2023, 21:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The option to report "hidden" police is going away for some, likely as the Google-owned company aims for a simplified approach

 
Authorities Continue the Battle With Google Maps, Tell Users to Ignore GPS Navigation
Authorities Continue the Battle With Google Maps, Tell Users to Ignore GPS Navigation

15 Sep 2023, 08:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / More local authorities erect signage to recommend drivers ignore the directions provided by the navigation software in their cars

 
New Waze Update Patches the Most Horrible CarPlay Bug in a Long Time
New Waze Update Patches the Most Horrible CarPlay Bug in a Long Time

13 Sep 2023, 09:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest Waze version, now available for download from the App Store, resolves the dark mode glitch that's been plaguing CarPlay since August

 
How to Use Navigation on Android Auto
How to Use Navigation on Android Auto

12 Sep 2023, 05:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navigation integration is one of the main benefits of Android Auto, as it allows drivers to get directions on the infotainment screen

 
This Google Maps Rival Built a Waze Alternative to Help You Avoid Fines
This Google Maps Rival Built a Waze Alternative to Help You Avoid Fines

11 Sep 2023, 14:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom's AmiGO is a free navigation application that comes with an advanced warning system specifically to avoid getting fines

 
5 Waze Secrets That'll Make You Want to Download Google Maps
5 Waze Secrets That'll Make You Want to Download Google Maps

9 Sep 2023, 04:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you're using Waze regularly, you already know it's a fantastic navigation app; however, these five things could make Google Maps more appealing

 
Waze Keeps Removing Features, Making Google Maps More Intriguing
Waze Keeps Removing Features, Making Google Maps More Intriguing

8 Sep 2023, 05:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company keeps messing with the feature lineup, eliminating features that Wazers have been using for years