Google Maps has adopted a feature from Waze that allows users to report whether police are still present at a previously reported location, enhancing user safety and interaction.
and website. Over the years Google has shared some of the best features found on Waze with Google Maps and now it is happening again.The alert asks whether the cops are still at the same location where they were spotted by a Waze user. There is a"Yes" button and a"No" button that Google Maps users can respond with. If you see this notification you can take appropriate action immediately or dismiss it by tapping the"X" button.
Google and Waze continue to operate as two separate operations; considering that both have survived while being owned by Google for more than a decade, there seems to be no reason to totally combine Google Maps and Waze as each mapping and navigation app has its fans. But there is now more of an overlap as Google Maps users will now receive incident reports from those employing Waze.with others using the app's incident report.
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