Everyone hates getting stuck in traffic for long hours. In order to help its users avoid traffic congestion, Google has integrated Waze traffic reports into Google Maps for mobile.
The traffic tab of Google Maps' Android and iOS versions now incorporates real-time traffic incidents reports from Waze users.
"This means when Wazers report accidents, construction, road closures and more on Waze, the updates will also appear on the Google Maps app for Android and iOS in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Switzerland, UK and the US," Google said in its blog.
Google had bought the Israel-based mobile app developer Waze for $966 million in June to improve its map services. Waze is a mobile navigation app which provides real-time information on traffic and helps the driver find short-cuts and stops along the way. Waze has over 50 million users and is currently available for Android, iOS, Symbian, Windows Phone and BlackBerry.
Meanwhile, the Waze app for Android and iOS now supports Google Search, and Wazers will have access to even more search results when navigating. The Waze Map Editor now includes Google Street View and satellite imagery to build out the map and make it easier to correct map errors reported by the community.
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