Google's latest update will bring Waze's signature incident reporting system to Google Maps, narrowing the gap between the two navigation apps.
Waze’s incident reporting technology, which allows users to report and verify police, speed cameras, and traffic on their route, has earned the app a loyal and engaged user base. However, a recent update to Google Maps and Waze—both owned by Google's parent company Alphabet—will see Google Maps get many of those Waze-specific features. The update, which will roll out to Android, iOS, Android Auto, and CarPlay, will bring new features and updated interfaces to both apps.
The app will also have lock screen navigation options and send users push notifications for closures near them or on common routes. Clearly, Google realizes that the ability to detect road conditions and speed traps is a big draw for users and has streamlined features so drivers don't have to take their eyes off the road in order to share conditions.
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