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Waze App for Navigation
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:23 am
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:23 am
Usually just open the app to watch for cops as I drive the interstates, but generally use Google Maps for navigation purposes. Waze has that function ;is it as thorough and up-to-date as Maps? Is it true that Google owns Waze?
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Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:25 am to WMTigerFAN
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Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:26 am to WMTigerFAN
Waze, like MJ is the GOAT.
Google maps is more like Lebrun.
I am just kidding. Seriously, nothing beats waze. I keep it running 24/7
It has (twice) gotten me off my regular interstate drives just before I hit a complete stop for a wreck.
I love waze.
Google maps is more like Lebrun.
I am just kidding. Seriously, nothing beats waze. I keep it running 24/7
It has (twice) gotten me off my regular interstate drives just before I hit a complete stop for a wreck.
I love waze.
This post was edited on 6/8/17 at 6:57 am
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:29 am to SECdragonmaster
By the way searched the Travel board and there was very little going on. Figured OT would be the go-to place to see if Waze would be a good standalone navigation app, without also using Google Maps.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:33 am to WMTigerFAN
Pretty sure waze utilizes Google maps. Also, Google maps utilizes certain wreck info and stuff from waze (but it's not as quick and won't tell you every car on the shoulder or cop up ahead). For traffic, I prefer waze. For searching for random businesses, I like Google maps since they show pictures and street views. But overall waze wins.
This post was edited on 6/8/17 at 6:34 am
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:33 am to SECdragonmaster
Waze has def changed the game. I see more and more cops having to keeping adjusting to being marked.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:34 am to KG6
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For traffic, I prefer waze. For searching for random businesses, I like Google maps since they show pictures and street views. But overall waze wins.
Agree. These are how I use the two.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:45 am to WMTigerFAN
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:48 am to WMTigerFAN
Yes.
A friend of mine works in the Geo division at google. Google owns Waze.
A friend of mine works in the Geo division at google. Google owns Waze.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 6:58 am to WMTigerFAN
I use both. I find it is important to "refresh" directions occasionally to help with traffic jams, etc.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:01 am to Statestreet
quote:Think that friend might know someone over at Waze who could chime in here? Maybe even do a TD AMA version? Sure seems to be a concentration of Waze users here.
A friend of mine works in the Geo division at google
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:01 am to WMTigerFAN
As someone who lives in BR's traffic nightmare, Waze is awesome. If they started a religion I'd probably join.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:02 am to WMTigerFAN
Waze will occasionally try to send you on some kind of senseless long arse loop, but it's incredible for speed traps and dodging traffic jams.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:09 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Waze will occasionally try to send you on some kind of senseless long arse loop,
You realize it is because it senses that long arse loop will help you miss a prolonged traffic jam and will get you there faster, right?
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:09 am to WMTigerFAN
Waze has Spotify integration now which is pretty cool
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:11 am to flyAU
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You realize it is because it senses that long arse loop will help you miss a prolonged traffic jam and will get you there faster, right?
Waze has without a doubt taken me on some long wild goose chases that weren't necessary. But it's rare compared to the times it's helped. The one time I thought I was smarter, I learned real quick
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:21 am to WMTigerFAN
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Is it true that Google owns Waze?
Yes. When you see an accident on Google and click on it, it'll usually say something like "reported by Waze".
I use Google Maps daily for my commute. Lot less cluttered and easy to see green/red than using Waze.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:23 am to WMTigerFAN
Waze is so good that it should be a default program for all Android and iPhone users.
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:27 am to WMTigerFAN
It saved me 2 hours in construction traffic on I-20 when we drove to Dallas last weekend. Took me off roading but it worked. Will never use any other app
Posted on 6/8/17 at 7:28 am to WMTigerFAN
Palm Beach County Sheriff Rick Bradshaw wants Waze banned because he said it's unsafe and puts his deputies at risk by marking them. 
Frick your speed traps Sheriff
Frick your speed traps Sheriff
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