Subj : Waze could tempt you from Google Maps with these super-useful dri To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Thu Mar 07 2024 05:15:05 Waze could tempt you from Google Maps with these super-useful driving alerts Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:26 +0000 Description: Waze will inform drivers of upcoming changes to the road like sudden drops in the speed limit and where to find parking. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Waze will receive a nice quality-of-life update thatll help you drive around more safely as well as let you know of any recent changes to the road. The patch is slated to be released on Android and iOS devices across the globe, but the rollout wont happen all at once. Instead, the six features will come out in pieces throughout the coming months. Its a little complicated, but once you break the announcement down , it all makes sense. When it comes to safety, the app will notify you in advance of any emergency vehicles on your route. That way youll know when to shift lanes or take a detour. This tool is currently making its way to users living in the US, Canada, Mexico, and France, with, Waze promises, more countries coming soon. (Image credit: Waze/Google) Our favorite update out of the bunch has to be Waze deciding it'll shout out upcoming changes to speed limits in case theyre about to suddenly decrease. It's a pretty helpful tool whenever you want to avoid getting caught in a speed trap. Third, the developers are expanding hazard detection to include speed bumps, sharp turns, and toll booths. The speed limit warnings as well as the hazard detection upgrade are currently rolling out to all users. Navigating the world This next set of features is scheduled to launch down the line. Normally, whenever someone opens a navigation app, its because they want to get to their destination ASAP. Well, later this month, youll be given the option to take more scenic routes. They may not be the fastest way to get home, but at least, you'll have the opportunity to take your favored path instead. Most drivers can agree that finding a place to park in a city can be an utter nightmare. To make finding the sweet spot less stressful, Waze is teaming up with software company Flash to provide information on parking garages. The app will tell you how much it costs to park at a location, whether its covered or open to the elements, if theres a valet, and more. The announcement states the new data feed is seeing a limited release. It will provide info on a select group of 30,000 parking garages across major cities in the United States and Canada. (Image credit: Google/Waze) The last feature will teach people how to navigate a roundabout. Waze states theyll point out when to enter, when to switch lanes, and where to exit. Android users will receive the roundabout tool later this month, however, iPhone owners will have to wait until later in the year to get the same upgrade. We reached out to Google, which is Wazes parent company, asking if there are plans for future expansions and if its going to add the same features to the apps web page. This story will be updated at a later time. Waze's latest patch looks like it'll keep a lot of people safe, but accidents happen all the time. To keep your insurance rates from skyrocketing, check out TechRadar's list of the best dash cams for 2024 . You never know when you'll need one. You might also like Google Maps update makes it way easier to follow directions on Android and iOS Google Maps could soon help you find convenient EV charging stations The best phone 2024: top smartphones in the US right now ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/waze-could-tempt-you-from-google- maps-with-these-super-useful-driving-alerts --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .