Waze, a Google-owned navigation app that's separate from Google Maps proper, somehow still comes out on top - here are the three main reasons why.

Waze is quietly getting a subtle map color refresh, only a few months after Google released a similar makeover for Google Maps. Follow us: The new map colors, which make it easier to distinguish the ...

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past decade, you know Google owns two navigation apps. Google Maps is often considered the flagship product, while Waze is a traffic navigation app whose ...

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

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 ...

The dawn of the smartphone age had us cheering for GPS chips and easy, on-the-go navigation. No longer were we beholden to sites like MapQuest (which still exists as a mobile app, by the way) and ...

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 ...

Maps gets easier incident reporting and the ability to see building entrances and nearby parking, while Waze gets more camera alerts and prompts for upcoming events that might affect traffic. Maps ...

AAA auto club is touting a new emergency feature it is offering through the Waze and Google Maps navigation apps that, if you have car trouble, will alert other app users. More than another reason to ...

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 ...

Google on Wednesday announced new safety features for Google Maps and Waze, including a long-awaited change. Google Maps and Waze will both share incident reports, the standout feature that made Waze ...

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