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App Review, Applications

Waze updates how users report traffic conditions on its iOS and Android apps

February 8, 2024

Via: PhoneArena

Waze was purchased by Google in June 2013 and the crowdsourced navigation app continues to focus on the actual journey from point “A” to point “B.” Google Maps, on the other hand, not only gets users from point “A” to […]


App Review, Applications

Waze is adding electric vehicle charging stations to its route planning tool

March 14, 2023

Via: The Verge

Electric vehicle owners who prefer Waze to other navigation tools, rejoice: the Google-owned company is adding EV charging stations to its route planning tools in an effort to improve the experience for plug seekers. Starting today, Waze users can input […]


App Review, Applications

Waze ditches its iOS widget in latest updates

February 27, 2023

Via: 9to5Mac

Google-owned Waze is removing its iOS widget for the left-most homescreen, with the feature being removed in the latest updates rolling out now. First introduced all the way back in 2014 for iOS 8, the Waze widget for iPhones has […]


App Review, Applications

Waze appears to be struggling with performance issues on Android Auto and CarPlay

August 5, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

Google’s other navigation app, Waze, is an incredibly helpful way to stay informed on your route, but lately, the app has been suffering from lag issues on Android Auto and CarPlay for some. A trending support thread on Google’s forums […]


Editorial

7 of the Best Travel Apps Available in the Summer of 2022

May 27, 2022

Via: Natalie Dunn

With life now returning to normal after two and a half years of living under the shadow of a global healthcare crisis, people in the US and abroad are returning to their leisure activities. As always, traveling is one of […]


App Review, Applications

Apple Music now available as built-in audio player on Waze

May 24, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

Apple Music is the latest streaming service to partner with Waze. With that, users can seamlessly integrate both services, so they can keep their eyes on the road while enjoying the ride. Here’s how Waze describes this partnership: With a […]


App Review, Applications

Another useful Waze feature could be coming soon to Google Maps

August 23, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Google Maps continues to get its features pumped up as though it was on steroids. And ironically, many of the mapping and navigation app’s new capabilities are coming from stablemate Waze which also is owned by Google. According to AndroidPolice, […]


Tech

10 things in tech you need to know today (AAPL)

July 7, 2015

Via: Rob Price

Here are the 10 things in tech you need to know today. 1. A leading security and cryptography expert is warning that David Cameron’s proposed ban on encryption would “destroy the internet.” The British Prime Minister has signaled he wants […]


Android

Crowd-sourced traffic app Waze to come pre-installed on some Android models

March 3, 2015

Via: itCurated

Crowd-sourced traffic app Waze, owned by Google, is now officially one of the Google Mobile Services apps. That means it is on the list of Google apps that can be pre-installed on an Android phone by a handset manufacturer. In […]