Waze incident reports come to Android Auto

Google Maps users on Android Auto benefit from a new feature: the integration of real-time incident reports from Waze.

After integrating Waze incident reports into Google Maps, it's the turn ofAndroid Auto to take advantage of it logically. From now on, drivers using this service will be able to see alerts shared by Waze users, such as police stops or accidents, directly from their dashboard.

Waze Incident Reports integrated into Google Maps for Android Auto

Google Maps on Android Auto is gradually integrating incident reports from Wazea feature highly anticipated by users. Data from Waze, such as accidents or speed checks, now appears on the Waze interface. Google Mapsaccompanied by the mention specifying that this information comes “from Waze users”. This integration, recently available on the Google Maps mobile application, therefore extends to Android Auto.

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Google acquired Waze more than a decade ago, but this update marks one of the first times its flagship features have been leveraged in another Google product. Waze's ability to quickly collect and share relevant information is one of its main strengths, and this complementarity strengthens Google Maps, which targets a broader audience.

A gradual deployment

The integration of these real-time incident reports into Google Maps for Android Auto is currently rolling out. Not all users have the feature yet, but Google confirms that it will come to Apple Car Play soon. At the same time, the reporting process on Google Maps for Android Auto has been simplified. Enough to facilitate its use.

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Although Google Maps users may have to wait before taking full advantage of this new feature, Waze users can access it without delay. Waze remains a popular solution for daily commutes, while Google Maps stands out for its exploration and planning features.