Google Maps vs. Waze: I've used the two best navigation apps, and there's a clear winner ...

2024 was a big year for the navigation software space, with Google becoming the most active player in a market where rivals were supposed to spend big dollars. Follow us: Apple has been almost dormant ...

I used Google Maps for years, but grew tired of how often it led me into unexpected traffic jams and hazards on my daily routes. I wanted a navigation app that updated in real time, so I tried Waze. I ...

Google Maps is getting one of Waze's most-beloved features. Credit: stockcam via Getty Images Way back in 2013, Google acquired the map startup Waze. Fast forward just 11 years and one of Waze's stand ...

Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or exploring a new city, relying on accurate directions and real-time traffic updates ...

While many people believe Waze and Google Maps would eventually merge for obvious reasons, Google has no intention to combine the two apps into a single "almighty" offering. Keeping Google Maps and ...

Google has announced updates for both its Google Maps and Waze apps on iOS, including recommending car parks, and alerting users to different types of speed cameras. More than ten years after it ...

Whether you're using them for a road trip or your daily commute to work, Google Maps and Waze make avoiding traffic a lot easier. Both apps got even better on Wednesday thanks to five new features, ...

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

What's the best map app to navigate Houston's daily onslaught of traffic? For the Houstonians who shared their thoughts with the Chronicle, the No. 1 choice for help when commuting is Google-owned ...

We're not sure why it took so long to implement, but Google Maps users can now see Waze's (arguably superior) crowd-sourced incident report markers on their navigation routes. Don't worry, this ...