Tag: Waze
Google Announces New Updates for Maps and Waze
Google GOOG -1.23%↓ this week said that both Maps and Waze will have new features that will make it easier for drivers to report such incidents as nearby construction, lane closures,...
Waze Makes Six Key Updates
Waze this week added several new features that allow users to navigate roundabouts, avoid curves and other hazards and even find parking. The Google-owned GOOG 0.00%↑...
Waze Getting Hammered By One-Star Google Reviews
Navigation app Waze has been getting hit by a number of one-star reviews in the Google Play Store, according to autoevolution. One of the catalysts in the...
Google May Rake in $100 Million by Selling Map Data to...
Document says Google has data on 350 million buildings, with big companies lined up
Google GOOG 0.90%↑ is hoping to earn $100 million by licensing mapping data to...
Google Is Laying Off Waze Employees
Despite saying there would be no layoffs in December, Google is transitioning its ad business
Google GOOG 1.88%↑ is laying off employees at its map company Waze, CNBC reported this week. ...
Google Integrates Waze Employees with Geo Organization
Google GOOG -0.57%↓ last week said it plans to merge its Geo staff with that of the company’s 500-employee Waze navigation app group, according to The Wall Street Journal. Google, which acquired Waze...
Google Replaces Android Auto App on Smartphones
App Will Be Phased Out When Android 12 Launched
After it announced a Driving Mode feature two years ago, Google said it is replacing the Android Auto app for smartphones with the...