Google Maps gets a new Waze-like traffic incident report UI and a new guidance feature that helps you find the main entrance. Waze now supports multiple traffic camera types.
Google is updating its two navigation apps — Google Maps and Waze — with a slew of new features, including some changes that bring the two closer together. One of the big updates here continues to integrate the biggest features from Waze directly into Maps. Maps is getting improved Waze-like incident reporting that adds larger icons to share updates like road closures, construction, speed cameras, or police presence. Other drivers will be prompted to confirm incidents with a tap.
The feature will pinpoint the exact building you’re navigating to by highlighting it in red, with a green indicator pointing to the main entrance of the building. Google will also start showing nearby parking lots. The improved incident reporting is rolling out now to Google Maps on Android, iOS, cars with Google Built-in, and Android Auto and Apple Carplay, while the destination guidance is rolling out “in the coming weeks.
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