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Google Maps and Waze: New Features for 2024
Google has released substantial updates to its navigation apps, Google Maps and Waze, enhancing the user interface, incident reporting, and destination guidance. These updates are designed to improve the overall driving experience by providing more detailed and useful information to users.
Google Maps: Easier Incident Reporting
Google Maps now features a large, easy-to-tap reporting icon for quick and efficient incident reporting. Users can report various road incidents such as construction, road closures, speed cameras, and police presence. This feature is available globally on Google Maps for Android, iOS, cars with Google built-in, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.
The new reporting system allows other drivers to confirm reported incidents with a single tap. This crowdsourced information is collected from both Google Maps and Waze users, providing a comprehensive view of road conditions.
Google Maps: Improved Destination Guidance
A new destination guidance feature in Google Maps highlights the destination building, marks its entrance, and shows nearby parking lots. This feature aims to simplify navigation, especially in unfamiliar areas. It will roll out globally in the coming weeks and be available on Google Maps for Android, iOS, cars with Google built-in, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.
Waze: Advanced Camera Alerts
Waze users will now receive alerts about new types of traffic cameras. These include cameras monitoring speeding, running red lights, using restricted lanes, not wearing seatbelts, and using phones while driving. This update leverages real-world road information and publicly available data from local authorities.
Waze: Real-Time Traffic Information Sharing
Waze has introduced a feature for sharing real-time traffic information with friends and family. During events that cause increased traffic or road closures, such as sports events, parades, or concerts, users will receive notifications with details about the event and road conditions. This feature is available globally on Waze for Android and iOS.
Waze: Navigation with Locked Screens
Waze users can now receive navigation instructions even when their phone is locked. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and hazard warnings. The feature is rolling out globally on the Android app this month and will be available on iOS in the fall.
Comprehensive Rollout and Availability
The updates for Google Maps and Waze are being rolled out globally, ensuring that users worldwide can benefit from these enhancements. Both apps are available on Android and iOS platforms, as well as in cars with Google built-in, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.
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