These Waze Limitations Could Make Android Automotive Users Stick With Google Maps
7 Feb 2023, 18:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze is already available on Android Automotive, but unfortunately, some of its features can only be accessed from a mobile device
Google Finds Clever Way to Fix Navigation Problems in Tunnels
7 Feb 2023, 17:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new patent filed by Google describes technology that would allow navigation apps, including Google Maps, to determine the location of beacons more efficiently
5 Fantastic Waze Features You Didn't Know Exist
5 Feb 2023, 11:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here are the features that many users don’t know exist; while they are available in the settings screen, few people end up discovering them
Using Google Maps Without Navigation Enabled Could Make More Sense Thanks to Rivian
2 Feb 2023, 17:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rivian has recently been granted a patent for a new sat-nav software system that would display guidance even when navigation isn’t running
Apple Imagines New Navigation Feature That Makes Google Maps Look Outdated
2 Feb 2023, 04:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Recent Apple patent describes a new navigation mode that would allow users to simplify the UI by removing unnecessary visual items
Top Google Maps Alternative Gets the Speed Feature All Navigation Apps Need
1 Feb 2023, 17:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom GO Navigation has recently been updated with support for configuring the maximum speed of the vehicle you currently drive
Waze-Inspired App Lets Users Report Wildlife to Help Prevent Roadkill
1 Feb 2023, 17:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Wildlife Xing is a mobile application that was built with a single goal in mind: to let users report wildlife and help prevent cars from hitting animals
This Neat Google Maps-Based Tool Can Help You Save Up on Fueling or Charging Costs
30 Jan 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / This nifty browser extension will help you conserve EV range or get better gas mileage out of your car. It shortens the time spent driving in a clever way
How to Fix the Blank Screen Bug in Google Maps on CarPlay
29 Jan 2023, 09:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A mysterious blank user interface sometimes shows up when launching navigation apps, including Google Maps and Waze, on CarPlay
Google Maps and Waze GPS Problems on Android Auto: What We Know So Far
27 Jan 2023, 20:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The two navigation apps seem to suffer from widespread GPS issues, with both Google Maps and Waze hitting an occasional “Searching for GPS” error
Waze Is Becoming a Double-Edged Sword, Causing Massive Battery Drain
27 Jan 2023, 16:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app is apparently suffering from a sporadic bug that causes massive battery drain even when running in the background
Google Quietly Fixes Major Android Auto Bug, Waze Now Working Correctly
27 Jan 2023, 04:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent versions of Android Auto and Waze seem to resolve the bug that caused the navigation app to start with a black screen
Waze Receives New Update on iPhone and CarPlay, You’ll Probably Want to Install It ASAP
26 Jan 2023, 16:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze 4.91 is now available for download on Apple devices, and the parent company says it includes additional polishing for distance estimates
Google Maps Rival Says the Future of Navigation Is All About Car Sensors
26 Jan 2023, 05:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Digital maps will rely more and more on vehicle sensor data, TomTom expert says, and the biggest challenge will be protecting user privacy
Police Want Drivers to Stop Using Waze and Their Demand Is Actually Reasonable
25 Jan 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Traffic officers in Malaysia hope users would no longer report their location on Waze, as they claim catching offenders is otherwise close to impossible
Waze Gets Major Update on Android Auto With Coolwalk Support
25 Jan 2023, 04:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent beta build of Android Auto includes support for the Coolwalk UI; the feature is expected to roll out to users in the coming weeks
Replacing Google Maps With Traditional Maps Could Help Fight Dementia
24 Jan 2023, 15:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Study finds that relying on navigation software could take away one of the main benefits of traditional maps: training the brain for geospatial orientation
Google Maps Makes a Good Case for Switching to Another Navigation App on Android Auto
23 Jan 2023, 06:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GPS signal problems on Android Auto are becoming more widespread, and users are obviously tempted to switch to another navigation app
The Best Free Google Maps Alternatives With Traffic Reports
21 Jan 2023, 10:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / These are the applications that include support for reporting traffic incidents, therefore keeping drivers aware of what’s happening on the road ahead
Waze Planned Drives Feature Goes Missing, Internet Hero Finds a Fix
17 Jan 2023, 21:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Planning drives in Waze suddenly seems to be a lot more complicated, as the feature is no longer available in the route planning screen