I hate to say it, but it’s time for Google to merge Waze into Maps
Andy Walker / Android Authority I’m faced with an annoying dilemma whenever I get into my car: Which of Google’s two navigation apps do I use? While Google Maps is…
Waze is adding one cool feature for cars with extra screens
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Waze now supports multifunction displays behind the steering wheel on select vehicles. This allows the app to display mapping route data closer to the…
Google enhances Maps on Android Auto with reports from Waze
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Maps app on Android Auto now shows reports from Waze drivers. The Maps mobile app also recently gained this functionality. This…
Google Maps is getting some help from Waze to warn you about road hazards
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps users are now seeing police reports sourced from Waze drivers directly within the app. These alerts are clearly attributed to “Waze…
Waze is ready to listen to you complaining about traffic
TL;DR Conversational Reporting will let you submit road reports using Gemini to process your voice input. The system does not require any specific syntax, and can ask follow-up questions for…
Police are using Google Maps in a way that’s not freaking us out
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Drivers in Illinois will start seeing alerts from the State Police on their navigation apps. Notifications will warn drivers about crashes, traffic stops,…