Waze Starts Rolling Out Speed Bump and Sharp Curve Alerts
8 Feb 2024, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned application has finally received support for speed bumps and sharp curves; the feature is rolling out in stages
The Latest Waze UI Update Is Brilliant, Finally Some Good News
7 Feb 2024, 18:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has completed the redesign of the reporting experience, making it more straightforward to flag crashes, bad weather, and accidents
How Waze Has Become a Necessary Evil for Too Many Users
4 Feb 2024, 10:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze helps drivers beat the crazy traffic in their cities, but the app keeps bugging out way too often, regardless of the platform
Waze Releases New iOS Update As Users Expect Much Bigger Features Or Else
31 Jan 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Waze is now live on iOS devices; the update includes only a small fix, with users calling for bigger changes
Waze Is Suddenly More Difficult to Use, Android Auto and CarPlay Edition
30 Jan 2024, 16:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The app's icon goes missing for some users, and it looks like the problem is becoming more widespread, with no fix in sight
Google Maps Finds Faster Route, Sends Driver on City Stairs
30 Jan 2024, 09:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Toyota driver relying on Google Maps to find the route to a destination got the SUV stuck on a flight of stairs after following the app's fastest route
Using Waze on Android Auto Is Suddenly Much Harder
27 Jan 2024, 12:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that one of the essential features – voice commands – no longer works with Waze when the app runs on Android Auto
Traffic Institute Calls for Ban on Waze Police Reports, Claims App Users Get More Fines
24 Jan 2024, 11:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A study conducted by the Vias Traffic Institute in Belgium highlights the problems of reporting speed traps in apps like Waze
Toyota Wants to Generate an Alert When It Knows You'll Hit a Pole
15 Jan 2024, 19:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Japanese carmaker has filed a patent for a technology whose role is to send alerts based on driver behavior and historical data.
Waze Wreaks Havoc on Narrow Queens Street, Residents Call for One-Way Traffic
12 Jan 2024, 14:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation application keeps sending drivers on a narrow two-road street in Queens, causing massive disruption in the neighbourhood
Game Over: GPS Navigators Quietly Admit Defeat in Battle Versus Mobile Navigation Apps
6 Jan 2024, 16:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / All big players in the GPS navigator market look ready to direct most resources to other market sectors, leaving navigation devices behind
The One Feature I Hope Google Maps Copies From Apple Maps in 2024
1 Jan 2024, 21:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps keeps getting improvements, but here's one feature it should add ASAP; it's already available for Apple Maps users
How to Turn Off the Headlight and Child Reminder Notifications in Waze
31 Dec 2023, 10:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned traffic navigation app comes with notifications that don't always make sense; among them, headlight and child reminders
Google Maps and Waze Re-Enable Essential Navigation Features in Israel
27 Dec 2023, 06:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant previously disabled the traffic information after the start of the military conflict in the region
Google Maps Will Get Speed Bump Information (With Two Huge Catches)
26 Dec 2023, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Speed bump information has become critical for navigation apps, as it can help provide warnings to drivers to slow down in advance
Why Waze Can't Be a Full-Time Google Maps Alternative
25 Dec 2023, 08:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze is often considered the number one Google Maps replacement, but upon inspecting the feature lineup, users discover it's not possible
Waze Gets a New Update on iPhone and CarPlay With Anything But Must-Have Fixes
21 Dec 2023, 09:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of the application is now available for download from the App Store; according to the changelog, it includes a single fix
Waze Gets Real-Time Low-Water Crossing Warnings (With a Catch)
18 Dec 2023, 12:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has partnered with the San Antonio River authorities for real-time notifications displayed to drivers
Driver Ends Up in Deep Water After Following Navigation App
13 Dec 2023, 17:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It happened in England, where a driver managed to get their car almost completely submerged in water after using a navigation solution
5 Essential Google Maps Tips for Less Tech-Savvy Users
8 Dec 2023, 19:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here's how you should use Google Maps correctly when driving; keep in mind you're responsible for what you do behind the wheel