finding your way – and avoiding traffic tickets – will soon be much easier.
by rick richardson
technology this week
it’s much simpler to avoid traffic when you use google maps and waze, whether you’re using them for a road trip or your regular commute to work. five new features have made both apps even better, including one that alerts you to traffic that may affect you even if you’re not in that location.
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here’s what’s new:
easier reporting. the community reporting tool is one of the best things about waze and google maps. you can notify other drivers about accidents, construction, police and more by simply touching a button.
not only will google maps now display reports from other waze and maps users, but larger buttons will make it simpler for you to view those reports. you will see which app generated the report.
buildings highlighted. finding your way around a new facility might be challenging, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the parking situation there. maps should illuminate the building at your destination and its entrance on the path when you arrive.
reports on new cameras. waze is introducing new kinds of cameras to keep up with the increasing prevalence of speed enforcement and red-light cameras in the u.s. google reports waze will now notify drivers about cameras that enforce seatbelt, speed, red-light and hov lane restrictions to assist drivers in adhering to local laws.
drivers may even receive a warning about cameras monitoring their cell phone use while driving in select places. these reports are currently being distributed and are expected to originate from both publicly accessible databases and the waze community.
get real-time alerts about the locations you love. waze has always provided real-time information on traffic conditions, but from now on, it should also notify you in advance if there is an issue with your regular route – even if you are not there. you will receive an alert if traffic in the vicinity changes if you frequently drive in that area or if you have places saved there. waze will notify you if there are any road closures because of events like parades or large concerts, and it will also offer an alternative route if necessary.
continue navigation while locked. waze can now provide advice, such as turn-by-turn directions, traffic updates and danger alerts, from your phone’s lock screen to assist you in traveling as safely and distraction-free as possible. this feature is available now on android and will roll out this fall on ios.