Maps and Waze are getting some exciting new features for general navigation, including improvements to camera detection, speed cameras, and incident reporting
To our surprise, Maps and Waze are getting new features from Google. Recall that it’s been more than 10 years since the Mountain View company bought one of the most popular navigation apps and this continues to be reflected in recent years. Some of the features that made Waze great are now available on Google Mapswe are talking about the incident reportsin addition to one new destination guide that will identify the main access to a station as you approach it. The first feature is already being implemented while the destination guide will arrive in the coming weeks. Remember that Waze has received more updates in recent weeks and Google Maps will be updated, including AI features.
Google Maps and Waze are further apart than they seem
It really seems like the two navigation apps are starting to look similar, but in reality that’s not the case. In the words of Google Maps product director Can Comertoglu (via The Verge) says that Users still prefer Waze over Google MapsWaze users “are very dedicated” and the brand has more than 500,000 employees, according to Tim Queenan, Waze’s CEO.
Waze will report other types of speed cameras and radars
In the case of Waze, there is news related to reports of new types of cameras and radars.. For example, you can report those who detect bus lanes or those who check if the driver is wearing a seat belt. Also will offer a new experience for reporting local eventsas street closures due to concerts, games or even marathonsThe function is very consistent with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The user will receive a notification if a street is closed for an event near the venue. from work, home, or a nearby location you recently drove to.
More information on what’s new in Maps and Waze
You can now report incidents on Google Maps
In addition to information on Google Maps news, All the incidents you want to report are now available on iOS and Android, in addition to CarPlay and Android Auto.. Report icons are larger so that the user can easily share their own perspective on the previously reported incident. As with Waze, the user can confirm an incident with a single tap.
Google Maps will show the correct location to enter a location
On the destination guides, the place where you need to enter on the map will light up especially if you don’t know it or if you are looking for it at night in dense darkness.
Navigation instructions with iPhone locked in Waze
Eventually, In Waze, it will be possible to get navigation instructions if your iPhone is locked. Unfortunately, the feature will be released on iOS until the fall while Android users will be able to get it in the coming days. This may not be new if you use Waze directly in your car with CarPlay. The ease offered by the two apps connected to the car is simply spectacular. And you, which one do you choose between Maps and Waze for navigation?
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