Waze is one of the most popular Google Maps alternatives and among the major companies owned by Google. It's predominantly community-driven, meaning most of the real-time information it offers, ...

I used Google Maps for years, but grew tired of how often it led me into unexpected traffic jams and hazards on my daily routes. I wanted a navigation app that updated in real time, so I tried Waze. I ...

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners. Each navigation app ...

Waze has announced a new feature quite recently, a feature called ‘Retro Mode’. Waze is no stranger to adding interesting features, that are temporary, though. This one seems to be one of those, and ...

Google’s other big navigation app, Waze, is coming to Android Automotive. Today the company announced the move on the Waze blog, saying, “The new dedicated Waze app for cars brings the best of Waze ...

Google Maps has a stranglehold on many of our smartphones when it comes to navigation, and for good reason. The app offers plenty of features while also giving directions and other information ...

Waze announced a new feature for its mobile app, support for contactless payments at partner gas stations in the US. Google teamed up with ExxonMobil and Shell to bring payment integration into the ...

Google bought Waze for $1.3 billion in 2013 and promised to let the company run independently despite overlapping with one of its key products. Waze and the navigation component in Google Maps have a ...

For many people, especially those using a vehicle equipped with Android Auto, Google Maps reigns supreme when it comes to navigation. What you might not know is a strong competitor is out there in ...

Waze has become a must-have app for drivers thanks to the information it provides on traffic, but the Google-owned product is slowly becoming a modern weapon to fight traffic problems for authorities, ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners. Each navigation app ...