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Widespread Google Maps Issue Causes the App to Freeze on iPhones
Widespread Google Maps Issue Causes the App to Freeze on iPhones

23 Apr 2024, 03:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps freezes when it launches on an iPhone; the issue has already been confirmed by several users, becoming widespread lately

 
Google Maps Alternative Gets Massive Update on iPhone, Good News for CarPlay
Google Maps Alternative Gets Massive Update on iPhone, Good News for CarPlay

22 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / OsmAnd has just received another massive update for iOS, and CarPlay is getting a notable improvement, too; the new version is live on the App Store

 
Next-Gen Google Maps: New Feature Scans User Reviews for Precise Navigation
Next-Gen Google Maps: New Feature Scans User Reviews for Precise Navigation

21 Apr 2024, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has found a new way to provide EV charging information based on information provided in reviews by Google Maps users

 
Police: We Also Use Waze, And Please Tag Us on the Map
Police: We Also Use Waze, And Please Tag Us on the Map

19 Apr 2024, 16:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has become a must-have driving companion for millions of drivers and, as it turns out, for some police officers, too

 
Apple Maps Who? Google Maps to Get Satellite Support, Making Rivals Feel Obsolete
Apple Maps Who? Google Maps to Get Satellite Support, Making Rivals Feel Obsolete

19 Apr 2024, 11:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google caught working on satellite connectivity for Google Maps; the feature could go live as part of the upcoming Android 15 release

 
How This Google Maps Rival Tries to Copy Waze's Number One Feature
How This Google Maps Rival Tries to Copy Waze's Number One Feature

18 Apr 2024, 18:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom has already integrated incident reporting in AmiGO, trying to build a large community powering the crowdsourcing engine

 
Google Announces Google Maps Update on AAOS, New Feature Possibly Coming to AA, Too
Google Announces Google Maps Update on AAOS, New Feature Possibly Coming to AA, Too

18 Apr 2024, 15:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app will get a new feature for Android Automotive, showing drivers the nearby charging stations when they run low on battery

 
Google Maps Gets a New-Generation Feature, Some Drivers Won't Like It
Google Maps Gets a New-Generation Feature, Some Drivers Won't Like It

18 Apr 2024, 14:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The application will start suggesting alternate travel modes, including walking and public transportation, to defined destinations

 
Google Removes the Google Maps Feature You Didn't Know Existed
Google Removes the Google Maps Feature You Didn't Know Existed

17 Apr 2024, 13:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started emailing users that the review drafts for Google Maps will be removed in July; saving new drafts will no longer be possible

 
Police Say Reporting Them on Waze Helps Reduce Speed
Police Say Reporting Them on Waze Helps Reduce Speed

15 Apr 2024, 16:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / More police forces comment on the Waze feature that allows users running the app to pin them on the map; opinions so far are divided

 
Waze Is About to Get the Biggest Update in Years, But Here Are 3 Features It Also Needs
Waze Is About to Get the Biggest Update in Years, But Here Are 3 Features It Also Needs

15 Apr 2024, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company will soon receive a massive update packed with features, albeit users still expect more functionality in the app

 
The Ugly Side of Google Maps: Why Barcelona Removed a Bus Route From the App
The Ugly Side of Google Maps: Why Barcelona Removed a Bus Route From the App

14 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps has become a double-edged sword, with authorities complaining that it causes disruptions in the lives of residents

 
Police Say Reporting Them on Waze Could Be Irresponsible
Police Say Reporting Them on Waze Could Be Irresponsible

14 Apr 2024, 10:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Law enforcement worldwide comments on the use of police reports in Waze; Canadian officers describe the activity as potentially irresponsible

 
Do You Still Think Google Will Merge Google Maps and Waze?
Do You Still Think Google Will Merge Google Maps and Waze?

13 Apr 2024, 11:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Let's chat: Google's mapping efforts include two separate apps – Google Maps and Waze – so is a merger the best long-term strategy?

 
Google Maps: How To Prioritize the Fastest Routes Over Fuel-Saving Alternatives
Google Maps: How To Prioritize the Fastest Routes Over Fuel-Saving Alternatives

12 Apr 2024, 16:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps can look for fuel-efficient routes to a defined destination, helping drivers reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions

 
A New Waze Version Is Now Available for iPhone and CarPlay Users
A New Waze Version Is Now Available for iPhone and CarPlay Users

12 Apr 2024, 15:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has shipped a new Waze version with an important bug fixe for Apple users running the app on iPhone and CarPlay

 
Google Maps Error Sends People Seeking a Doctor to a School
Google Maps Error Sends People Seeking a Doctor to a School

11 Apr 2024, 08:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users relying on Google Maps to find the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services were sent miles away from the sought location

 
Waze Teases the Biggest Feature Update in Years
Waze Teases the Biggest Feature Update in Years

11 Apr 2024, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started sending out emails about the upcoming feature update that'll include sharp curve alerts and speed bump notifications

 
Next-Generation Apple Maps Could Look for Routes Automatically, Offer Personalized UI
Next-Generation Apple Maps Could Look for Routes Automatically, Offer Personalized UI

10 Apr 2024, 16:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Apple patent describes how Apple Maps could offer a less intrusive navigation experience by proactively searching for routes

 
Police Issue Warning Over Waze Reports: When You Should Pin Police on the Map
Police Issue Warning Over Waze Reports: When You Should Pin Police on the Map

10 Apr 2024, 10:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Ontario Provincial Police calls for users to make a difference between the police reports they send on Waze; when you're recommended to flag speed traps