For our surprise, Maps and Waze are receiving updates from GoogleRemember that it has been more than 10 years since the Mountain View company bought one of the most popular navigation apps and this has continued to be reflected in recent years. Some of the features that made Waze great are coming to Google Mapswe are talking about the incident reportsin addition to a New destination guide that will identify the main entrance to a complex as you approach itThe first feature is already rolling out, while destination guidance will arrive in the coming weeks. Remember that Waze has received more updates in recent weeks and Google Maps will be updated to include AI-powered features.
Google Maps and Waze are further apart than they seem
It really seems like both navigation apps are starting to look alike, but they’re not. In the words of Google Maps Product Manager Can Comertoglu (via The Verge) indicates that Users still prefer Waze over Google MapsWaze users are “very dedicated” and the brand has more than 500,000 collaborators, according to Tim Queenan, director of Waze.
Waze will report other types of cameras and traffic radars
In the case of Waze, there are news related to reports of new types of cameras and traffic radars.For example, it will be possible to report on those that detect bus lanes or those that verify whether the driver is wearing a seat belt. will offer a new experience to report on local eventsas Street closures due to concerts, games or even marathonsThe function is very much in line with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The user will receive a notification when there is a street closure due to an event near the location from work, home, or a nearby location you have recently driven through.
Learn more about what’s new in Maps and Waze
You can now report incidents on Google Maps
Complementing the information on Google Maps news, All incidents you wish to report are now available on both iOS and Android, in addition to CarPlay and Android Auto.. Report icons are larger to make it easier for users to share their own perspective on a previously reported incident. As with Waze, users can confirm an incident with just a tap.
Google Maps will point out the correct place to enter a place
On the destination guides, the place where you need to enter will be illuminated on the map. especially if you are unaware of it or are approaching it at night in the dense darkness.
Navigation instructions with iPhone locked in Waze
Finally, In Waze it will be possible to get instructions to navigate if your iPhone is lockedUnfortunately, the feature will not be released on iOS until the fall, while Android users will be able to use it in the coming days. This may not be news if you use Waze directly in your car with CarPlay. The ease offered by both apps connected to the car is simply spectacular. And you, which do you choose between Maps and Waze to navigate?
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