Google Maps is ramping up its Waze-like incident reports – and that could split opinion among users
More incident reports are coming to Google Maps, this time weather-based ones – but some might argue they’re more of a headache than a help.
Google Maps adds reporting options for weather-related roadside hazards
Google hasn't forgotten its Android phones as Maps rolled out an update for weather-related delays last fall. Users traveling — at any point in time — can take advantage of how the weather could impact their travels and the city's local transit systems.
Google Maps is adding weather incident reporting
Google Maps is adding functionality that'll help folks deal with weather-related road issues while driving. This week, Android Police spotted that Google Maps added new report-types — flooded road, low visibility,
Essential Google Maps Feature Goes Away, and Everybody Wants It Back ASAP
Google's navigation app no longer displays the estimated time of arrival (ETA) on Android Automotive; only certain models are affected
Google Maps tests new weather-related incident reports on app & Android Auto
Spotted by Android Police, Google Maps is testing several new incident reports through its Android app and, by extension, on Android Auto. The new options are weather-related and include: The new options appear after “Stalled vehicle” on the existing listing, while “Police” is pushed out of the main view.
Google Maps is adding this new feature for millions of drivers to make your ride safer
New weather-related incident report options have been spotted on Google Maps that could help forewarn drivers about potential weather-based hazards. Google Maps remains one of the best map apps on the market,
Google Maps or Waze: Which is better in 2025?
Google owns Waze and Google Maps, but the apps, while similar in scope, offer substantially different experiences. Waze ...
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Google Maps ETA removed from instrument cluster in some Android Automotive vehicles
An update has removed the Google Maps ETA from select vehicles using Google's Android Automotive OS, specifically Polestar ...
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Google Maps Updated With Even More Waze Features, Users Afraid a Merger Is Underway
Google is adding more incident reporting options from Waze to Google Maps, dropping more hints that a merger of the two apps ...
Android users can now personalize their vehicles in Google Maps navigation
Discover all the ways you can customize Google Maps vehicle icons in the latest beta release of the Android app.
Google Maps users in the US will now see the renamed 'Gulf of America'
In accordance with Google's earlier statements, it updated Google Maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in ...
Google Maps now shows Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for app users in the U.S.
The Gulf of Mexico is now called the Gulf of America for Google Maps users in the United States, keeping with the terms of ...
Dude, where's my ETA? Some Android Automotive users lose Google Maps feature
Recently, there have been multiple reports of Google Maps on Android Automotive losing ETA. It appears most of the complaints are coming from owners of Volvo and Polestar vehicles. As a result, we’re ...