Like the sound of your voice and think you can do better than Morgan Freeman? By all means, start giving yourself directions using Waze's latest feature, which allows users to give themselves turn-by-turn directions. In an update to Waze's Android app, a new feature makes it super easy to record turn-by-turn phrases, including "Turn right," "Stop," and more. In total, it's possible to...
Waze recently published an infographic that provides some insight into when you should and shouldn’t drive during this Thanksgiving weekend. It compiled data from last year’s driving data across its network and used that to make recommendations on the best times to hit the road this season. Waze’s data is good stuff, too, considering it compiles information from millions of drivers...
Trying to predict traffic is like trying to predict the weather, which is to say, it’s basically an exercise in futility. Luckily, tools like Waze exist. Waze on Wednesday introduced an update to its iOS app called Planned Drives, which promises to “take the stress out of planning an appointment or important trip.” Basically, enter a destination and then hit the new Planned Drives icon...
Two Israeli soldiers accidentally entered a Palestinian refugee camp on the West Bank while following Google's Waze app, according to The Wall Street Journal. The mistake led to clashes between the two opposing forces and required the Israeli military to launch a rescue operation. The WSJ says the two Israeli soldiers had been using Waze for navigation but forgot to turn on a security...
Google Maps is probably your go-to mapping app, but if you're behind the wheel there's an even better option. Waze (which Google also owns), offers realtime crowd-sourced data alongside your directions. Now, Google is making it even easier to use this awesome app. The search giant announced plans this week to help phone-makers and carriers pre-install Waze on their Android devices....
Waze is one of the best driving apps around, but one feature has law enforcement officials up in arms over the Google-owned mapping service. The Associated Press reports that a police-tracking feature included in the app could potentially put cops at risk. Google bought Waze in 2013 for nearly $1 billion, and quickly integrated the app’s crowd-sourced traffic data into its own Google...
If you find yourself behind the wheel on a regular basis and still haven’t downloaded Waze it’s time to take the plunge. The Google-owned company rolled out a huge update for Android and iOS today, making the driving app even better, especially when you use it with friends. Waze already offered standard map-based driving directions, while adding crowd-sourced updates in real time to...
Waze, the popular social mapping application available on iOS and Android that's now owned by Google, was recently updated with an amazing new feature. The application is now capable of syncing right up with your calendar, which means you'll be able to simply open up your calendar, tap the location you entered previously, and jump right into navigation with Waze. The update, which hits...
Waze, the crowd-sourced mapping service Google bought for almost $1 billion last year, is getting ready to update its app, but first it plans to run a beta test. The Israeli-based company announced on Wednesday that it's recruiting Android users to help try out new features before a wide release. The company doesn't offer any specifics on what beta testers will be trying out, but...
It’s been a hectic day for Windows Phone users, and now Microsoft’s mobile OS is getting another exciting new app, Waze. The social-mapping service was purchased by Google earlier this year, and its apps on Android and iOS offer a popular alternative to traditional map applications. Waze uses crowd-sourced information to provide real time traffic updates along with other info,...