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Bending iPads, hearing Apple Music on strange devices and the Waze and means of mapping on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 7 years ago 5

Waze celebrates 'Tim Cook Day,' says Apple Maps' botched launch led to success

The poor reception of Apple Maps in 2012 was a turning point for Waze, fueling enough interest in the navigation app to lead to its $1 billion acquisition by Google a year later, Waze's CEO said in a interview published on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 41

Hands on: Use your iPhone and Apple CarPlay to access Waze while driving

AppleInsider goes hands-on with a first look of Waze's popular navigation app running in Apple CarPlay — complete with incident reports and police alerts.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

Waze starts beta testing Apple CarPlay support ahead of iOS 12 release

Google's Waze is preparing for Apple's public release of iOS 12 and CarPlay's support for third-party navigational apps, by allowing participants in its private beta program early access to the service via Apple's automotive platform.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 13

Drivers more satisfied with Apple CarPlay than Android Auto, says J.D. Power

As a rule, car owners are more satisfied with the connected infotainment experience of using Apple CarPlay versus Android Auto, though they'd rather use Google Maps for navigation, according to a J.D. Power study published this week.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 26

Google Maps, Waze & other navigation apps finally coming to Apple CarPlay

Resolving a long-standing complaint about the platform, the iOS 12 incarnation of CarPlay will finally support third-party navigation apps.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 39

Waze for iPhone gets dash display, voice control in Ford vehicles

People using Google's Waze navigation app on the iPhone can now pair it with any Ford vehicle running SYNC 3, giving them not just a mirrored touchscreen interface but access to voice controls.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

Informal testing finds Apple Maps arrival times are 'intentionally conservative' to provide a good user experience

A months-long, quasi-scientific test of the three leading car navigation apps — Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze — found that Apple's software regularly overestimates trip times, which may help drivers arrive on time or even early.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 26

Google to bring Waze ridesharing San Francisco-wide, may set stage for driverless service

Google is reportedly taking its first real steps into ridesharing via its Waze navigation app, entering into competition with Uber and Lyft, and potentially setting up a tougher market if and when Apple launches its self-driving car.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Waze for iOS gets 'planned drives' for upcoming commutes

The iOS version of Google's Waze navigation app has been updated with "planned drives," allowing drivers to schedule commutes up to several days ahead of time and accomodate for traffic.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Waze for iOS gets redesigned with new look, simpler interface, improved battery life

The latest update to Waze's navigation app for iOS introduces a major redesign that not only alters its look to be clearer, but also simplifies many tasks, particularly for long roadtrips.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 30

Google's Waze mapping service launches carpooling trial in Israel

As Apple looks to expand its Maps effort with public transit information, Google its taking its Waze service in a different direction, debuting a new ride sharing feature that is being tested in Israel.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 12

Amazon Instant Video gets HD, cellular streaming on iOS, Waze launches 'Unusual Traffic' Twitter feeds

Amazon on Thursday released a major update to its Instant Video iOS client, while Waze launched Unusual Traffic, a series of city-based Twitter accounts hooked into data from its mobile navigation apps.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 0

Twitter's Periscope tackles interface and bug issues, Waze gets speed boosts, traffic bar

Twitter today released its first update to Periscope, solving a variety of early glitches and interface issues, while Google upgraded its Waze navigation app to be faster and offer several new features, such as a traffic bar.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 3

Waze for Apple's iOS adds Waze Places crowdsourced POI system

Social navigation app Waze on Monday added a new Waze Places point-of-interest feature, extending its crowdsourced data model from traffic information to data on business and other popular destinations.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 24

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