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Waze Now Available in All Android Cars
Waze Now Available in All Android Cars

14 May 2023, 07:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has finally expanded the Waze availability to all vehicles that are powered by Android Automotive; the app is live on the Play Store

 
New-Gen Waze Feature Finally Launches on Android Auto and CarPlay
New-Gen Waze Feature Finally Launches on Android Auto and CarPlay

12 May 2023, 17:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google brings the EV stations database to Android Auto and CarPlay after previously releasing this feature to mobile devices

 
Google Maps Getting Mind-Blowing Navigation Feature, the Future Is Now
Google Maps Getting Mind-Blowing Navigation Feature, the Future Is Now

11 May 2023, 05:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has announced "Immersive View for Routes," a feature that provides users with a super-realistic route preview

 
Waze Gets Another Big Update on Android Auto Coolwalk
Waze Gets Another Big Update on Android Auto Coolwalk

9 May 2023, 08:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Waze experience on Android Auto keeps getting further refinements; the app is now able to run in the smaller card on the Coolwalk dashboard

 
New Waze Version Released With Good News for iPhone Users
New Waze Version Released With Good News for iPhone Users

8 May 2023, 16:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Waze is now available for download from the App Store; the parent company says it has resolved an important bug

 
New Apple Feature Will Make It Hard to Switch to Google Maps
New Apple Feature Will Make It Hard to Switch to Google Maps

8 May 2023, 14:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant is developing a new Live Activity integration for Apple Maps, showing more navigation information right on the lock screen

 
I Tested the Top Google Maps Alternatives, So You Don’t Have To
I Tested the Top Google Maps Alternatives, So You Don’t Have To

6 May 2023, 08:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here are the apps that should be able to replace Google Maps for navigation; I tested them side-by-side to determine their pros and cons

 
Waze Gets a Big Change on Android Auto Coolwalk, Some Users Might Not Even Notice It
Waze Gets a Big Change on Android Auto Coolwalk, Some Users Might Not Even Notice It

5 May 2023, 07:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent testing version of Waze for Android Auto includes a new speed indicator with a cleaner look; the speedometer appears on the dashboard screen

 
New Apple Navigation Feature Makes Using Google Maps a Pain in the Neck
New Apple Navigation Feature Makes Using Google Maps a Pain in the Neck

4 May 2023, 16:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has patented a so-called “navigation application with novel declutter mode” to significantly simplify the route guidance in its app

 
Good Guy Google Removes Google Maps Route After Worst Crash in a Decade
Good Guy Google Removes Google Maps Route After Worst Crash in a Decade

4 May 2023, 10:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has recently removed a route suggestion offered to Google Maps users in Australia following a major crash

 
Apple Quietly Preparing Another Big Update for Its Google Maps Killer
Apple Quietly Preparing Another Big Update for Its Google Maps Killer

3 May 2023, 06:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Apple Maps experience will soon expand to more regions, as the iPhone maker has started very limited tests ahead of an official launch

 
Waze Could Finally Get a Top Requested Feature
Waze Could Finally Get a Top Requested Feature

3 May 2023, 05:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Speed bump alerts are on the roadmap, a member of the Waze team says, and it could be added to the app’s feature arsenal “in the near future”

 
New Waze Feature Will Make More Google Maps Users Jump Ship
New Waze Feature Will Make More Google Maps Users Jump Ship

2 May 2023, 07:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has recently confirmed that users will get support for lane closures; no ETA is available for now

 
This Google Maps Alternative Just Received a Must-Have Parking Feature
This Google Maps Alternative Just Received a Must-Have Parking Feature

1 May 2023, 09:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MAPS.ME has reached version 14.6.0 on iOS; the new version comes with important improvements, including options to save parking location

 
Google Maps Needs Waze to Become the King of Navigation Apps
Google Maps Needs Waze to Become the King of Navigation Apps

1 May 2023, 07:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps is already a top-notch navigation app, but Waze is the one that comes with modern features to make the road more predictable

 
Garmin’s Top GPS Navigator Makes Google Maps Almost Unnecessary
Garmin’s Top GPS Navigator Makes Google Maps Almost Unnecessary

30 Apr 2023, 14:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Garmin DriveSmart 86 is a GPS unit that almost has it all; the device can almost replace the likes of Google Maps and Waze

 
Google Maps Competitor Finds a Way to Resolve Major Navigation App Shortcoming
Google Maps Competitor Finds a Way to Resolve Major Navigation App Shortcoming

29 Apr 2023, 13:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has developed a method to detect and estimate variable speed signs, therefore providing the driver with accurate speed limit information

 
Here’s What’s New for CarPlay Users in the Latest OsmAnd Update
Here’s What’s New for CarPlay Users in the Latest OsmAnd Update

28 Apr 2023, 08:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / OsmAnd 4.4 comes with significant improvements for the CarPlay experience, making it easier for users to search for a new destination

 
PSA: Waze Won’t Load on Android Auto Coolwalk, Here’s the Fix
PSA: Waze Won’t Load on Android Auto Coolwalk, Here’s the Fix

28 Apr 2023, 08:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app has recently been updated with support for Android Auto Coolwalk; after the update, it occasionally fails to load in full-screen mode

 
Google Already Planning a Massive Google Maps AR Navigation Update
Google Already Planning a Massive Google Maps AR Navigation Update

27 Apr 2023, 15:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently detailed how augmented reality could become a more integral part of the driving experience, all powered by Google Maps