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Waze Not Needed: GPS Could Help Make Every Route Faster
Waze Not Needed: GPS Could Help Make Every Route Faster

18 Mar 2024, 17:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Research conducted by the University of Michigan discovered that GPS data could help traffic signals optimize waiting times and reduce delays

 
People Erect Sign to Tell Drivers That Google Maps Is Wrong
People Erect Sign to Tell Drivers That Google Maps Is Wrong

18 Mar 2024, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps keeps sending drivers to the wrong route, so locals decided to take the matter into their own hands and erect a special traffic sign

 
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps vs. Waze: The Offline Maps
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps vs. Waze: The Offline Maps

17 Mar 2024, 10:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navigating without an Internet connection has become an essential feature of modern apps; here's how the biggest names in this space handle it

 
Google Maps Could Eventually Support "Administrator" Modes for Navigation
Google Maps Could Eventually Support "Administrator" Modes for Navigation

15 Mar 2024, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has patented new technology that would allow voice navigation to support requests only coming from the driver

 
Google Maps Could One Day Prevent Phantom Traffic Jams
Google Maps Could One Day Prevent Phantom Traffic Jams

14 Mar 2024, 14:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New patent describes a recent Google proposal that could provide drivers with the necessary tools to prevent phantom traffic jams

 
This Waze Bug Shows How Much We Rely on Navigation Apps for Everything
This Waze Bug Shows How Much We Rely on Navigation Apps for Everything

13 Mar 2024, 17:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze no longer displays the current speed and the speed limit, sometimes making the driver confused about how fast they're going

 
The Little Things: How This Google Maps Rival Makes Navigation Convenient for Trucks
The Little Things: How This Google Maps Rival Makes Navigation Convenient for Trucks

13 Mar 2024, 14:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic's truck navigation software comes with features that make it easier for large vehicles, including trucks, to drive to a destination

 
New Apple Maps Expansion Now Available As Apple Still Playing Catch-Up With Google Maps
New Apple Maps Expansion Now Available As Apple Still Playing Catch-Up With Google Maps

12 Mar 2024, 16:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based iPhone maker has released cycling routes in more regions in Europe; the feature still offers limited availability

 
Please Don't Use Google Maps and Waze at Least This Time, Traffic Authority Tells Drivers
Please Don't Use Google Maps and Waze at Least This Time, Traffic Authority Tells Drivers

11 Mar 2024, 18:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / National Highways tells UK drivers to stick with official diversion routes during the historic closure of the M25 motorway

 
Android Auto 2022 Issue Returns to Make Using Google Maps and Waze Dangerous
Android Auto 2022 Issue Returns to Make Using Google Maps and Waze Dangerous

11 Mar 2024, 18:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps and Waze no longer switch to the dark mode, making using them at night not only difficult but also dangerous

 
Google Maps for Android Auto Gets a Feature So Subtle You Won't Even Notice It
Google Maps for Android Auto Gets a Feature So Subtle You Won't Even Notice It

10 Mar 2024, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google keeps improving the experience with Google Maps on Android Auto, adding refined styling for the ETA to the destination

 
Apple Will Make It Easier to Replace Apple Maps With Google Maps
Apple Will Make It Easier to Replace Apple Maps With Google Maps

8 Mar 2024, 05:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company plans to allow users to change the default navigation app on their iPhones; the change could roll out in iOS 18

 
Driver Following Navigation Software Gets Stuck in Snow, Showing No App Is Flawless
Driver Following Navigation Software Gets Stuck in Snow, Showing No App Is Flawless

6 Mar 2024, 18:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Yet another driver who blindly trusted their navigation software ended up calling emergency services after getting stuck on a road

 
Waze Announces the Biggest Update in Years, New Features Galore
Waze Announces the Biggest Update in Years, New Features Galore

6 Mar 2024, 13:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has prepared a new pack of improvements for its navigation app, new warnings and route improvements included

 
Google Is Ready to Resolve One of the Biggest Google Maps Navigation Shortcomings
Google Is Ready to Resolve One of the Biggest Google Maps Navigation Shortcomings

5 Mar 2024, 05:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company will start showing building entrances in Google Maps, helping users running navigation to find their way at a destination

 
Google Maps vs. Rivals: New App Launches With Kid-Safe Navigation
Google Maps vs. Rivals: New App Launches With Kid-Safe Navigation

2 Mar 2024, 19:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Gabb Wireless has joined forces with HERE Technologies to launch a new navigation app whose purpose is to offer kid-safe features

 
Google Maps Alternative Gets the Navigation Feature Everybody Needs
Google Maps Alternative Gets the Navigation Feature Everybody Needs

1 Mar 2024, 17:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has recently updated its navigation software with two new features to improve the experience behind the wheel and make it safer

 
Google Maps Is the Top Navigation App, Apple Maps Close to Overtaking Waze
Google Maps Is the Top Navigation App, Apple Maps Close to Overtaking Waze

1 Mar 2024, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new survey reveals that Google Maps has a 70% market share in the United States, followed by Waze with 27%; Apple Maps is close with 25%

 
Google Maps Gets a Long-Overdue Feature, You've Probably Had It for a While
Google Maps Gets a Long-Overdue Feature, You've Probably Had It for a While

28 Feb 2024, 10:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has enabled glanceable directions in Google Maps for all users; the company announced the feature in 2023

 
After Google Maps, Waze Is Also Getting New Map Colors
After Google Maps, Waze Is Also Getting New Map Colors

27 Feb 2024, 09:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze is quietly rolling out a new map color scheme; the changes are now live for select users running the app on CarPlay