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  • Waze Unleashes Phone Access: Major Android Auto Hurdle Finally Overcome

    Waze Unleashes Phone Access: Major Android Auto Hurdle Finally Overcome

    Waze, the popular navigation application, is set to enhance its user experience on Android Auto by finally removing a significant hurdle that has been a point of frustration for many of its users. The app will now allow the use of phones while connected to the vehicle, aligning its functionality more closely with its direct competitor, Google Maps.

    Unlocking the User Experience

    Android Auto users who are fans of Waze have had a notably frustrating issue for some time. Upon connecting their device to their vehicle, the application would effectively freeze on their phone, often presenting a black screen or a banner urging the user to concentrate on the dashboard. This made the phone virtually impractical for entering directions. Fortunately, this source of exasperation is now being addressed.

    A widespread update is being rolled out that permits users to access and operate the Waze app on their mobile device while it concurrently runs on the car’s display. Although this feature has been seen in beta versions over the last few months, it now seems to be accessible to all in the stable builds.

    This enhancement has been anticipated for quite some time. Google Maps, a close cousin and rival to Waze, resolved this exact restriction back in 2023. Prior to this amendment, Maps users faced the same predicament of a ‘locked screen,’ a situation that was universally disliked.

    The Importance of This Update

    The significance of this update lies in the fact that in-car infotainment systems are often less responsive than smartphones. Inputting an address on a dashboard touchscreen can be clumsy, slow, and distracting. Older vehicles or specific models frequently rely on rotary dials instead of touchscreens, making the task of typing an address like ‘Main Street’ by scrolling through an alphabet wheel incredibly tedious.

    However, this alteration evens the odds. It enables a passenger to conveniently pick up the phone to add a stopover or check alternative routes without obstructing the driver’s map view on the larger screen. This update recognizes that the phone is often the superior input device, even though the vehicle may offer a better viewing experience.

    A Timely Improvement

    Many users, including myself, find themselves in a constant quandary over which of the two navigation behemoths – Google Maps or Waze – to choose. While Google Maps scores higher for its neater user interface and superior lane guidance, Waze is unmatched in its real-time police spotting and hazard alerts. Nonetheless, the inability to swiftly grab my phone and change a destination on Waze was a significant disincentive that often led me back to Maps.

    This update overcomes that obstacle. It makes Waze significantly less restrictive and considerably more contemporary. It’s a quality-of-life improvement that may sway me to consistently use Waze for my daily commute. If you are yet to see this feature in action, try force-stopping the app and reopening it while connected; this appears to activate the new pop-up.

    Questions & Answers

    What does the new Waze update entail?
    The update allows Waze users to access and operate the app on their phone while it’s simultaneously running on their car’s display.

    Why is this update significant?
    This update brings an end to the frustration of being unable to use the phone for navigation once connected to the car, a problem that had been a major issue for Waze users on Android Auto.

    Is this feature already available on Google Maps?
    Yes, Google Maps resolved this exact issue back in 2023, allowing users to operate the app on their phone while it’s connected to their vehicle’s infotainment system.

  • Google Maps will add this feature from Waze to make driving more colorful and fun

    Google Maps will add this feature from Waze to make driving more colorful and fun

    When Google bought Waze for $1.3 billion in 2013, it was obvious that it would move some of Waze’s crowdsourcing features to Google Maps. Over the years, Google has added many Waze-like features such as the ability to quickly report a crash, a slowdown, police activity, construction, a lane closure, a stalled vehicle, an object on the road, a flooded road, low visibility, and an unplowed road. All of these hazards can be reported in seconds.

    Now, Google Maps is adding another feature associated with Waze. The former will be adding new car icons to replace the blue arrow and other icons that can be used to represent your car on the navigation map. You can make this change on your iOS or Android-powered handset by pulling up the the menu from the handle near the bottom of the screen that shows how much time is left on your drive, the mileage remaining on your journey, and the estimated time of arrival. Grab the handle, swipe up and you’ll see a menu with several options.
    The next to last option reads Vehicle icon. Tap on it and you can select from the traditional arrow icon, a sports car, a pickup truck, an SUV, a sedan, and more for a total of eight icons. Just swipe through them to sell all of your choices. There are eight color options including:
     

    • Glacier white
    • Night black
    • Ash gray
    • Poppy red
    • Sky blue
    • Sunny yellow
    • Aqua green
    • Sunset magenta

    Another way to change your icon is to tap on the default vehicle icon that appears once you set your destination and start navigation. You must have the most up-to-date version of Google Maps on your iOS or Android-powered device to get this feature. One way to do this would be to tap on this link and install the latest version of Google Maps for iOS on your iPhone. If you own an Android device, press this link to install the latest Google Maps build on your Android phone.< Everything about the new car icons, from the way they look to the UI used to select your car and the color that you want the vehicle to be, looks like it just stepped right out of the Waze app. Google Maps and Waze have two separate functions. The former is for those who not only want to navigate quickly and safely from "A" to "B," but also want recommendations on where to dine, where to spend the night, where to find local entertainment, and more. Waze is more about the actual journey and using crowdsourced information that makes the drive easier to make.

  • Waze launches feature that alerts you to a back-breaking, butt-flying change to the road you’re on

    Waze launches feature that alerts you to a back-breaking, butt-flying change to the road you’re on

    One of the reasons to use Waze for navigation is the community that is quick to share their recent driving experience over the same roads that you travel on. So if there is a pothole causing an issue on a road, you’ll know about it thanks to those who already suffered from driving over it.  The best way to understand Waze is to look at Google Maps and Apple Maps as the apps to use for the all-around experience of driving to a location, finding places to eat, where to stay, and how you can be entertained.

    Waze is more focused on the actual journey taking you from point “A” to point “B.” Once you get to “B,” Google Maps and Apple Maps can take it from there until you start on the journey back home. And now, according to autoevolution, Waze has started pushing out a new feature that we first mentioned to you a little over a year ago. This feature was one of the most requested features by Waze users back in 2020: Speed Bump alerts.

    If you’ve ever had the privilege of driving full speed over a speed bump, you’ll know the “thrill” of having the “law” of gravity briefly repealed as your rear end takes flight. In February 2023, a member of the Waze team said that Speed Bump warnings were coming to the platform in the near future. Last month, Waze said that it would soon inform users about “sharp curves, speed bumps, toll booths, and more.”

    Now that fellow Waze users’ Speed Bump warnings are being passed along to those using the app, I should be able to read the warnings and slow down as my car approaches a speed bump. This should save me from feeling the pain as my back, damaged with multiple levels of “severe” spinal stenosis, is jostled by the speed bump. And even if you do see a speed bump at the last minute saving you from speeding over it, that last second braking could result in the car right behind you plowing into the rear bumper of your vehicle.

    Not all speed bumps are showing up, but the feature is still in its early days. As we said, the speed bump alerts are part of a new update that includes sharp curves and toll booths. Waze also allows you to choose from a wide selection of voices to guide you over the roadways and you can even choose your own voice to guide you. If you use a phone running iOS, you can install Waze by tapping on this link. If you use an Android device, you can install Waze by tapping on this link which will take you to the Play Store.

  • Waze announces some cool new features designed to take the pain out of driving

    Waze announces some cool new features designed to take the pain out of driving

    There is a battle going on internally at Google. This battle is between mapping and navigation apps Google Maps, and Waze, both owned by Google. Google Maps delivers the total package getting you quickly and safely from point A to point B, and recommending where users should go to eat, sleep, and seek entertainment. Waze is more focused on the journey itself, offering crowdsourced information about traffic, weather, road conditions, police activity, road closings and more.

    Waze also has a bunch of cool features. For example, you can be given your turn-by-turn directions by a celebrity, or even have them delivered in your own voice! Many features on Google Maps start out on Waze so that they can be battle tested before moving on to Google Maps. With that in mind, Waze has announced some new features coming to the app. As Waze puts it on their web site: “Over the coming weeks, Waze is adding new features that will enhance your driving experience and provide more information about the road ahead. Get ready for safer, smoother drives!”

    New features coming include:

    Heads up on curves, bumps & toll booths! No more surprises! Waze now warns you about sharp curves, speed bumps, toll booths, and more. Stay informed and enjoy a smoother ride.

    Emergency vehicle on the road ahead. Get notified about emergency vehicles stopped along the road, giving you time to slow down and help protect first responders. Available now to drivers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and France, with more countries coming soon.

    Say goodbye to sudden braking. Get alerts about speed limit decreases ahead, helping you to safely adjust your speed and avoid accidents, traffic jams, and even tickets.

    Your usual route, only better. Waze highlights your favorite routes for easy access and offers faster options if there’s traffic.

    No more driving in circles, literally. Navigate tricky roundabouts with clear instructions that show you the best lane to choose and where to exit.

    Stress-free parking is here. Choose the best parking spot! Compare rates, locations and amenities in advance and pick the best one. Soon, you will be able to reserve your spot from the app (currently available only in the U.S. and Canada).

    To add the Waze app to your iPhone, tap on this link to head to the App Store. Android users can install Waze on their phone by clicking on this link which will take them to the listing page for Waze in the Play Store.

  • Simplifying its app for users, Waze removes one crowdsourced reporting choice

    Simplifying its app for users, Waze removes one crowdsourced reporting choice

    Can you believe that it has been nearly 11 years since Google bought Waze for more than $1 billion? Many people were confused at the time, and many still are, as to why Google made the acquisition considering that it owned the number one navigation app in Google Maps. Part of the reason was to allow Google to obtain some of the features that Waze offers but Google Maps doesn’t.

    The thing is that both navigation apps cater to different users. Google Maps not only shows you how to get from point “A” to point “B” quickly and safely, but it also shows you where to go when you arrive at “B” if you want a meal, need a hotel room, want to be entertained, need a cup of Joe, or want to visit a local landmark. Waze, on the other hand, is all about the journey, and instead of using data and algorithms, Waze depends on crowdsourced information that members of the Waze community share using their phones.

    According to Autoevolution, Waze has removed the option that users had to report when there is a “vehicle on road.” This was an important road hazard to know about since no one wants to be motoring along at the speed limit only to end up rear-ending the stuck car. But Waze wanted to simplify the reporting options and figured that users would understand that the new “blocked lane” option could also include a “vehicle on road.” After all, a vehicle stuck on a road is also usually blocking a lane.

    Based on a survey that was conducted by finance app MarketWatch, Google Maps is the most popular navigation app with 70% of respondents saying that they use the app for navigation. Waze was second as 27% of those surveyed admitted to using the app. Apple Maps, available only on Apple devices, is used by 25% of those surveyed.

    If you’ve never tried Waze, you might want to give it a shot. You can choose from a wide range of voices giving you the turn-by-turn directions including your own! If you have an iPhone, you can tap on this link to install the app. Android users can load the Waze app from the Google Play Store.

  • Waze updates how users report traffic conditions on its iOS and Android apps

    Waze updates how users report traffic conditions on its iOS and Android apps

    Google purchased Waze in June 2013 and the crowdsourced navigation app continues to focus on the actual journey from point “A” to point “B.” Google Maps, on the other hand, not only gets users from point “A” to point “B” quickly and safely, but it will also recommend to travelers places to eat, sleep, or find entertainment once they arrive at point “B.” Waze users report on certain traffic, road, and weather conditions to help others know what to expect in terms of delays or detours while alerting them to areas where there is a police presence.

    In the latest update to the iOS and Android versions of Waze, there is a new round orange hazard icon in the lower right corner. Tapping that icon takes the user to a screen that says “What do you see?” From this page, users can report various conditions that are affecting their journey on the highway and could impact fellow travelers. Some of these options include:

    Traffic

    •    Heavy
    •    Standstill
    Police
    •    Hidden
    •    Other side
     Crash
    •    Pile-up
    •    Other side
     Hazard
    •    Construction
    •    Car on shoulder
    •    Broken traffic light
    •    Pothole
    •    Objec
    Bad weather
    •    Slippery road
    •    Flood
    •    Unlowed road
    •    Fog
    •    Icy road
    Blocked lane
    •    Left lane
    •    Center lane
    •    Right lane
    Map Issue
    Closure
    Gas Prices
    Roadside help
    Map chat
    Place

    Waze also removed some traffic conditions from the app such as roadkill which had been listed under the “Hazard” category on the app. Another hazard, a car stuck in the middle of the road has been removed although there is an option under “Hazard” for a car on the shoulder of the road

    The update is currently rolling out to the iOS and Android versions of the Waze app. Interestingly, the update is live on my iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 17.3.1. You can install the Waze appon your iPhone by tapping on this link. If you have an Android device, press this link to get the app from the Play Store.

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  • Waze launches new safety feature for drivers

    Waze launches new safety feature for drivers

    Waze announced this week that a new safety feature is now making its way to the navigation app’s users on both iOS and Android devices. The especially important new feature will allow drivers to see a road’s crash history before they start their journey.

    Unsurprisingly, the safety feature is powered by AI (artificial intelligence), but the Waze community does have a contribution in this too. According to Waze, the crash history alerts provided by its app combine historical crash data and important information about route.

    Depending on typical traffic levels, whether it’s a highway or local road, elevation, and more, a road can be more or less prone to crashes. Thankfully, Waze’s new feature takes into consideration all these aspects and provides you with an alert in case it decides that the road you are going to drive on is dangerous.

    The new safety feature has been implemented in a way that allows drivers to keep their eye on the road all the time, even when they receive an alert from the app. In fact, Waze announced that it has limited the number of alerts drivers see, and they aren’t shown at all on roads they regularly navigate.

    Crash history alerts should now be available for all Waze users on mobile, regardless of their location.

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  • Town asks Waze to stop sending traffic to its residential roads

    Town asks Waze to stop sending traffic to its residential roads

     Crowd-sourced navigation app Waze has been asked by authorities in Southern Shores, North Carolina to stop sending traffic through residential streets which it does to help users avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic on the main roads. The problem with doing this is that it leaves the local, residential roads overcrowded. In these quiet neighborhoods, the additional traffic causes pollution, and noise, and can lead to accidents.
    While the officials in Southern Shores, North Carolina tried to find a solution including closing some roads, this led to drivers getting stuck on some other streets which caused major congestion. But the local council in Southern Shores feels that it has taken back control by passing a resolution that asks Waze to stop directing traffic to residential streets by removing these streets from the Waze routing system. This would essentially keep traffic on the main roads.
    Elizabeth Morey, the mayor of Southern Shores, had a Zoom meeting with two Waze employees and they agreed to make the changes once the aforementioned resolution is adopted. While all of the details are unknown, Waze has agreed to stop drivers from “seeing where it’s faster to go through town streets.” This will probably lead Waze to remove residential areas from its routing models leading drivers to stay on the main roads. This could lead to more traffic congestion as cars would stay on the same road.
    Mayor Morey also says that transitioning to residential streets does not make driving any faster although she did not cite any data that would prove this statement. The report suggests that the mayor was pointing out that the speed limits on residential streets are typically lower than the ones allowed on major roads. As a result, drivers usually are forced to drive slower on residential streets.
    While the resolution in Southern Shores, North Carolina appears to focus on Waze, it is unclear whether it will eventually be amended to include other navigation apps such as Google Maps and Apple Maps.
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  • Often requested new feature for Waze is reportedly coming to the app “in the near future”

    Often requested new feature for Waze is reportedly coming to the app “in the near future”

    Sure, Google Maps helps you navigate safely and quickly to help you arrive at your destination. But it also helps you find a place to stay, recommends where to go for entertainment and meals, and where to find points of interest (historical and otherwise). On the other hand, Google also owns Waze which focuses more on helping you survive the grind of driving on local roads and highways thanks to the Waze community that passes along things like traffic jams, accidents, bad weather, police presence, and more.
    Google has been investigating the possibility of adding the location of speed bumps to Waze as a way to alert drivers when to expect these speed-reducing bumps to appear. If you don’t think that being alerted in advance about a speed bump is a big deal, you’ve never driven over one at full speed.
    Back in 2020, speed bump warnings were one of the most requested features for Waze and the company responded by saying that adding a speed bump warning was “on the roadmap.” And as recently as this past February a Waze team member said that the feature was coming to the app “in the near future.” Adding speed bump warnings to Waze will require that the Waze community pass along their real-time travel experiences involving speed bumps.
    Another change coming to the app will allow Waze users to report lane closures. Currently, the community can only report road closures. While there is no time frame for when this feature will be added to Waze, it will allow users to note when a specific lane on a road has been closed because of construction or an accident.
    If you don’t have Waze installed on your handset, you can add it to your iPhone by tapping on this link. Those using an Android phone can install Waze by clicking on this link. Remember that you are not limited to having either Google Maps or Waze on your phone.
  • Waze adds ability to personalize drives, launches new zodiac driving experience

    Waze adds ability to personalize drives, launches new zodiac driving experience

    Waze is launching two new features at the same time this month, which is a little bit unusual for the navigation app. I know everyone is used to getting a new driving experience almost every month, this time around Waze is bringing more than just a fun way to spend your time while driving.

    The company announced earlier today plans to bring Waze users more ways to stay entertained on the road with Customize Your Drive and an astrological driving experience. The new ability to personalize drives allows users to choose from various driving experiences and access more such content in one place. For example, you’ll be able to select a theme that fits your mood and change it with ease.

    Whether you’re driving with some of your favorite personalities like Boy George, Christina Aguilera, or Karamo, or looking for something more kid-friendly like PAW Patrol or Fraggle Rock, there’s certainly something for everyone on their journeys.

    Now, the bad part is that while “Customize Your Drive” features is rolling out in the United States today, it will be launched globally in the future. So, unless you live in the U.S., you won’t be able to personalize your driving experience yet.

    On the bright side, there’s something else available those who don’t have access to “Customize Your Drive,” a new zodiac driving experience! Regardless of your zodiac sign, Waze’s resident astrologer has the right driving experience for you.

    The new zodiac driving experience includes a custom vehicle and Mood for each of the 12 signs. Waze users can start driving with a vehicle and Mood that match their sign today. If you live in the United States, the zodiac driving experience can be found through “Customize Your Drive,” The rest of the world can find it via the left menu in the Waze app.

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  • Waze makes it easier to find EV charging stations on its map

    Waze makes it easier to find EV charging stations on its map

    Waze is adding new features to its navigation app almost every month. March is no exception to this unwritten rule, so if you own an electric vehicle, this month’s update has been specifically tailored for you. As the title says, Waze’s newly added feature makes finding charging stations for electric vehicles easier than ever before.

    Whether you’re using an Android or iOS device, starting today, you’ll be able to find relevant EV charging stations along your route. Despite saying that the feature will be available starting today, Waze also mentions that this will be rolled out globally over the coming weeks, so if you don’t see the option to find EV charging stations in your Waze app, give it some days and check again.

    The latest Waze update is important because it adds up-to-date EV charging information to its map. More often than not, charging station information is not exactly accurate or it’s downright outdated and unreliable, making the navigation experience disappointing for many owners of electric vehicles.

    According to Waze, in order to provide the most accurate information to the map, all EV data is reviewed and updated in real-time with the help of the local Map Editors from the community.

    Most likely the new EV-related feature is now available in North America, so if you drive an electric vehicle, you can plug type into the Waze app to find all relevant EV charging stations along your route. As far as the accuracy goes, its Waze users who will decide how reliable the new feature truly is, but considering it’s curated by the community, it’s safe to say that it’s going to be updated in real time.

    Here is hoping that the expansion of the new EV feature won’t take so many weeks as Waze suggests, especially since there are many electric cars in Europe and other regions of the world.

  • Waze helps drivers find the cheapest fuel with Gas Station feature

    Waze helps drivers find the cheapest fuel with Gas Station feature

    Despite fuel prices going up since the beginning of the year, traffic continues to increase in many US cities. Luckily, Waze is here to help you not just avoid as much traffic as possible, but also find the cheapest fuel with the Gas Station feature introduced earlier this year.

    Considering OPEC recently announced a new cap for global oil supply coming into effect soon, Gas Station will probably help many drivers be better prepared for fluctuating gas prices across the US. If you haven’t used Gas Station, you can do that directly from Waze, by simply searching the most affordable gas stations and find the best prices for fuel in your area.

    Just to put that into perspective, here is some relevant traffic data in 10 major cities across the US, which compares traffic from August – October 2022 to the same period one year ago:

    • Nashville traffic increased by 20.8%
    • Charlotte traffic increased by 17.6%
    • Boston traffic increased by 14%
    • Washington DC traffic increased by 10.8%
    • Austin traffic increased by 10.7%
    • New York City traffic increased by 9.7%
    • Dallas traffic increased by 9.3%
    • Houston traffic increased by 9.2%
    • Atlanta traffic increased by 7.8%
    • San Diego traffic increased by 7%

    To take advantage of Gas Station, first choose your preferred gas type (i.e., regular, midgrade, premium and diesel) within settings and the app will find the type of gas that meets your needs. Another important feature offered by Gas Station is the ability to find the best-priced fuel in a certain area.

    The Waze Gas Station feature will also notify users of nearby gas stations, prompting drivers to update the price of gas at specific location so other users of the app can search for the cheapest prices in their area.

    Also, in case you didn’t know, Waze offers real-time gas pricing information, a feature powered by community members sharing gas prices along their drive. It makes it much easier to plan your drive ahead of time, not to mention that your trip will be more affordable.

  • Waze and Netflix team up for new, adventurous driving experience

    Waze and Netflix team up for new, adventurous driving experience

    Waze users rejoice! Despite the fact that you’re bound to get one new driving experience each month, June is a bit more generous. So, for the second time this month, if you’re using Waze, you’re getting a brand-new driving experience inspired by Netflix’s movie The Sea Beast.

    Thanks to a new partnership with Netflix, Waze users will be getting a taste of the service’s newest movie before it arrives on July 8. The new driving experience features the movie’s protagonists: Maisie, a precocious stowaway, and Blue, a little beast with a massive mischief streak.

    The unlikely duo will help Waze users navigate every turn and even entertain them with their friendship. But that’s not all! New Beasts will be available for the driving experience as users choose between three new Moods: Blue, Red and Yellow. Also, your vehicle’s icon can be swapped for a Lifeboat to follow the movie’s theme.

    Make sure to download the latest Waze driving experience and tap the “Turn on Sea Beast Mode” banner to activate it. Keep in mind that this one is available globally, but only in English and for a limited time.

  • Waze starts offering new celebrity in-car experience

    Waze starts offering new celebrity in-car experience

    Waze runs all sorts of collaborations to bring its customers different content each month. This time around, the navigation app is bringing Waze users a new celebrity in-car experience that puts famous singers front and center.

    This particular collaboration is aimed at Kehlani fans, as the American singer, songwriter and dancer is now bringing their music to Waze users all over the world. The new Kehlani experience includes two Moods that are inspired by the singer’s music and road-trip musts.

    The first one is called Flowing Mood and is inspired by Kehlani’s latest album, Blue Water Road, while the second is the Captivating Mood, which is said to represent the camera Kehlani keeps close all the time while on the road.

    Additionally, the new in-car experience features Kehlani’s signature vehicle, El Kehmino, which is inspired by their own ’81 El Camino. Finally, Kehlani curated a Spotify playlist that users can stream through the Waze Audio player.

    The celebrity in-car experience is now available on Waze for a limited time with voice navigation in English. To install it, tap “My Waze” in your app to find the “Drive with Kehlani” banner.

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  • With the Waze Retro Mode, go back in time and drive a VW bus as you navigate to your destination

    With the Waze Retro Mode, go back in time and drive a VW bus as you navigate to your destination

    If you’re Google, what do you do with Waze? Google reportedly paid anywhere from $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion for the crowdsourced navigation app and several Waze features ended up on Google Maps including speed limit signs, the speed of your vehicle, the ability to report speed traps and accidents, the cost of the tolls that you will be asked to pay en route to your destination, and more.
    Waze helps Google sell hyper-local ads which sets it apart from Google Maps as a revenue generator from Google’s point of view. Also setting Waze apart from Google is a new feature for Waze called Retro Mode. Sounds groovy, man. With Retro Mode, you can change the app’s appearance and the sound of the turn-by-turn directions to match the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s.
    To activate Retro Mode, open the Waze app. In the bottom left corner tap on My Waze. From the menu that appears, tap on Drive with the 80’s. You will then have options to change how you appear on the app by pressing Moods. You can select a lava lamp (1970s), a boom box (1980s), or a Mac (1990s).
    Tap on Car to choose between an iconic “flower power” VW bus, a race car, or an SUV (representing the 79s, 80s, and 90s respectively). Keep in mind that your car icon is only visible to you. Next, you can choose Voice directions to pick from a 70’s DJ, an 80’s Aerobic Instructor, and a 90’s Pop Star.
    With Retro Mode enabled, you can mix and match elements from each era. For example, you can choose to have the VW bus from the 1970s, the voice of the Aerobic instructor from the 1980s, and the SUV from the 1990s. Cool, huh? You won’t see Retro Mode on Google Maps.
    Once you’ve finished making your selection, tap on the Done button. You’re now ready to drive into another era. Install Waze from the App Store or from the Google Play Store.