Waze or Google maps
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Waze all day every day, especially if you are traveling in high traffic areas
Waze is my preference. Google maps seems to have been getting better over the years though. I’m just a creature of habit
This echoes LBUs sentiment
Google Maps vs. Waze: Learn the differences and find the best fit for you
Ken Colburn gives readers inside scoop on Google Maps and Waze. Learn the differences and which navigation app might be best for your needs.
www.azcentral.com
I went to Waze early on because of the notifications from other drivers (police ahead, accidents) and have never had any reason to go back to Google Maps. Waze will sometimes take you on some "interesting" routes (in the interest of saving time). You know you aren't the only car following Waze when you see 5 cars ahead of you making all the same turns.
Generally speaking, Waze does a great job. I use it even when I know exactly where I'm going to let it pick the "best" route at that time - and no, it's not because I forget where I am going. ;-)
Generally speaking, Waze does a great job. I use it even when I know exactly where I'm going to let it pick the "best" route at that time - and no, it's not because I forget where I am going. ;-)
Was Waze, now Google Maps.
Waze uses too much ancillary bandwidth and battery life, and the real-time info is now inherent in most navigation apps. Waxe also seems to interfere with my other streaming services, like Apple CarPlay and Spotify, GM is seamless. One final note: Waze gets its data updates from, you guessed it, Google.
Waze uses too much ancillary bandwidth and battery life, and the real-time info is now inherent in most navigation apps. Waxe also seems to interfere with my other streaming services, like Apple CarPlay and Spotify, GM is seamless. One final note: Waze gets its data updates from, you guessed it, Google.
Waze! I had to go to a meeting in Baltimore several months ago. I knew where I was going but had Waze on to see where the police were, etc. Soon after making my way onto 695 Waze had me get off on an exit I had never used before. I trust it, so I did as instructed. Waze took me through neighborhoods, people's back yards, etc. and eventually all the way to my meeting. Once there I learned that half the people were going to be late because they were stuck in a post-accident mess on 695.
Waze knew...
Waze knew...
I tried Waze briefly…thought it was TOO much information and rerouting. I prefer the app intrinsic to iPhone over Google….recently, it has very accurately predicted “Speed check reported ahead “.
Heard that in my drive to and from MN for the time last week. Proved to be very helpful.
Waze. I only use it on long trips. It is true that it kills the battery but I plug my phone in. Also, you can change the voice and accents on waze. I don't do much of that but find it amusing. The last time I did it was something like "Dad Jokes". At one point is said "I used to be afraid of speed bumps but I am slowly getting over them."
Same. And it will risk very indirect routes (such as having to make a left across a two lane road with no stop sign/light) if under perfect conditions it will save you three seconds. I do Google Maps and that is also what I have as factory navigation in my Volvo.
Waze has saved me a ton of time on the road by taking me off the highway before coming upon an accident and putting me right back on after it.
Waze has also tried to get me killed by taking me through some dangerous spots to save 5 minutes.
So, gotta take the good with the bad.
Waze has also tried to get me killed by taking me through some dangerous spots to save 5 minutes.
So, gotta take the good with the bad.
