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Bwoop Bwoop: Google Maps Users Spotting Icons and Audible Alerts for Speed Traps

Tim January 16, 2019

Spotted by at least one user, visual icons and audible warnings for speed traps are being displayed inside of Google Maps, bringing the app just a tiny bit closer to the awesomeness that is Waze. According to this user, the speed traps icons are viewable when...

Liam Neeson’s Voice Now Available on Waze

Kellen December 19, 2017 8

One of the best features of Waze, the Google-owned, community-driven traffic and maps app, is the fact that you can regularly change the voice to something fresh. That could be a switch from female to male or to someone with an accent or even a celebrity. And...

Massive Waze Update Brings ‘OK Waze’ Voice Command, Motorcycle Vehicle Option, and HOV Lane Support

Tim November 29, 2017 10

If you use Waze over Google Maps, be on the lookout for a huge update that is rolling out this week. Inside, there are three big changes, all of which I will detail for you below. As announced, users can now utilize an "OK Waze" voice prompt, which can then be...

You Can Now Use Waze Right From Android Auto in Your Car

Tim July 26, 2017 15

Even though many would say Google Maps remains superior to Waze, the community-based navigation platform does have its benefits. If you enjoy Waze, and also have a dash unit with Android Auto in your vehicle, you'll be happy to learn that you can now access...

Waze Update Lets You Record Your Own Voice for Turn-by-Turn Directions

Tim May 8, 2017 27

Waze already has a long list of voices to choose from for your turn-by-turn direction needs, but after the latest update, you can now use your own voice to guide yourself in unknown territory. Once the update is installed, simply head to the Advanced Settings...

Report: Google to Launch Commuter-Focused Rideshare Service Powered by Waze

Tim August 30, 2016 18

Waze, the navigation platform purchased by Google in 2013, may become its own rideshare service if Google's reported plans come to fruition. According to sources of the Wall Street Journal, Google wants to offer commuters yet another means of getting around,...

Waze 4.0 Launches on Google Play, Fancy ETA Panel and Improved Power Consumption

Tim March 10, 2016 37

After much teasing, Waze 4.0 is officially available on Google Play, bringing a gang of changes to Android users. Inside, Waze has "significantly" reduced battery consumption, while also incorporating an entirely redesigned reporting menu for sharing road...

Waze Announces Version 4.0 With New, Cleaner Design

Kellen February 29, 2016 63

Through an upload to the Waze YouTube channel, the community-based traffic service announced version 4.0 for its Android app. This version leaked out of an alpha group a few weeks back, so you may have heard of this version already. If not, this is what's new....