Waze is updated to counter Google Maps and to this end, it has launched 6 new functions designed for users to improve their driving experience. These new features will be implemented throughout this year, so it is important to keep the application updated.
Waze's new features are also one more step in the fight it has with Google Maps to become the best navigation app on the market. Let's learn more about these updates, how they work and what benefits they offer.
6 new Waze features to improve the driver experience
Waze is one of the most used navigation applications today and fight this position with Google Maps. However, both are owned by Google (Waze since 2013), so the fight to know which is the best benefits the big G.
Beyond this Waze is characterized by having a social component; That is, it has been built thanks to the collaboration of users who use this app. They are the ones who constantly feed the platform with maps, routes, navigation, roads, traffic reports, problems, among others.
But the app does not depend solely on the community. Behind it is a team of developers who also contribute new tools with their knowledge. Currently there 6 new Waze features to improve your driving experience and here we show them to you.
Local navigation alerts
With the information that users provide about problems on the road, Waze will implement a new function to receive alerts during local browsing. For example, if there are very tight curves, if there are worn and few visible speed bumps on the road, lower the speed due to the presence of toll booths, among others. This feature will be available worldwide this month.
Navigate roundabouts
Another of Waze's new functions is aimed at countries where there are roundabouts. These road constructions are characterized by being a type of distributor or intersection that allows drivers to go from one street to another, but they must surround a large ring.
Waze seeks to make the way users drive through a roundabout more effective by providing information on when and how to enter, the lane to take to make an appropriate exit or entry to the selected street, among others. The details of the rotation will be taken from the locals to make the data more accurate.
Security alerts
One of the new Waze functions that attract the most attention is this road safety alert system, to notify drivers when an emergency vehicle is stopped on the road. For example, if an accident has occurred and there are ambulances or civil protection cars, alert the community in advance. This will undoubtedly be of great help to all road sectors.
Route information
Now users will be able to Compare and choose between your most used routes, to know which one is appropriate according to your needs. This function will notify drivers of the level of traffic in an area, so the decision will be easier to make and speed up times. In addition, to avoid becoming another obstruction in a collapsed road.
Speed limit alert
One of the major road problems that exist in the world and that causes many accidents is exceeding the limits. speed limit. With these Waze updates, drivers will be alerted when a sign requiring a speed reduction approaches.
There may be many speed checks on the route and if they detect that a driver exceeds the speed limit, they will be fined immediately. It is important to clarify that the function will not report on radars or circumstantial controls, however, will warn a few hundred meters before to indicate that the speed limit must be lowered.
Parking information
One The new Waze functions will be aimed at parking lots so that users can even reserve places from the app. In addition, they will have access to data such as available parking, service costs, accessibility systems, whether there is valet or not, availability for electric car charging and more.
The tool will be fed by data that the community adds. For now, the function will show information about parking in the United States and Canada, but in the future it will surely be extended to other parts of the world globally.
Even though Waze is owned by Google, it works differently and has stayed afloat thanks to the community, That's why it is a rival to Google Maps and their fight continues. What do you think of these updates and tell us which navigation applications you use the most?