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Foosh

You seem to be the type who doesn't listen very well.

Many have told you over and over in the years you've been beating this subject to death on this forum, that Waze does traffic avoidance better than other alternatives, which do now try to play the traffic avoidance game. However, the overwhelming Waze advantages are: 1) more data because of an extremely large and loyal user base, which has been building exponentially for years, and are on-line in a congested areas at any given time; 2) more sophisticated algorithms for quickly finding alternative routes based on the large real-time database; and 3) the reporting feature with it's much more user-friendly interface for reporting producing even more real-time data. More real-time data means better accuracy and performance. Unless it's easy to use folks won't report, and Waze is super easy.

When someone reports "car stopped in road" and 10 people quickly tag it, that's a 100% reliable report. When something that's been reported is cleared, users immediately tag "not there", and the report is cleared if multiple users do that. Waze makes it ridiculously quick and easy to do that so there's a lot more reporting, and it's now even easier on CarPlay. Reports pop up on the big screen, and a simple touch allows you to select "Thanks" or "Not There" meaning no more phone fiddling. I predict CarPlay will bring even more users and better data because that function works incredibly well. I reported routinely in the past, but now I do it 100% of the time now when a message pops up on the CarPlay screen because it's much easier to do so and much easier to see on a big screen.

More users means better real-time data. Waze got way out in front of everyone else early, and they've stayed in front with the largest number of users on-line at any given moment. As with all the apps, sparse data means unreliable performance in traffic avoidance, and they all perform about the same in rural areas with few users. You can see other Wazers on the map, and in my congested area, I'm usually surrounded by them. That's a clear indication of how ubiquitous Waze usage has become in major metro areas.

Ask yourself this very simple question:" Why did Google spend a very large sum to acquire Waze? Answer: They wanted the intellectual property. They may well merge the two at some point in the future, but at this point Waze is still ahead in traffic avoidance and better than anyone else.

Z51VetteFan

I with you, Foosh. Ive come up on a report, where as many as 17 people have already thanked. And its been there. Im also completely onboard, now that Waze has made Apple CarPlay integration, pretty much seamless. Its a 2 button touch on the screen to alert of Police ahead, and 3-4 when reporting a car stopped on the side of the road. But, like you, I never used to pick my phone up to report. Now, its been 100% for me. CarPlay for reporting, is a game changer. I wish there was an easier way to report cops sitting on, onramps, that you cant see, until you look back in the rear view mirror, and they are way up on the ramp. I had that happen to me, yesterday. The best I could do was report it when I saw it. And hopefully people saw the notification, and took the appropriate actions necessary.

Parcival

My car went into the shop right when the IOS update came out, so i finally got to try it.

I think it's great on Carplay. Touchscreen functions are simple. Display is great. I actually am happy it's not on the HUD like the GM NAV. The only glitch for me is I have to use the screen destination button rather than my phone, once my phone is connected to USB, or else it tends to glitch.

I trust the Waze algo more than any other; you just have to get used to using side streets in the big city (LA, SF, NY).

The_Gretz

I've been waiting for this Waze update since i picked up my 17 Z in November of 2016. It was so frustrating to have to watch the phone screen when the screen on the infotainment essentially told me nothing important. Now that Waze works with CarPlay, things are as I originally envisioned them two years ago! Thank you Google and Apple!

Parcival

raylo

Got it, love it. But... when Waze is up on my screen via CarPlay I can't change Sirius/XM radio station via the dash **** or the steering wheel button. I have to exit back to the main audio display to change a station. Is this how everyone elses' works or do I have a problem in my system? This is less than optimum. I have a Pioneer in my other vehicle that doesn't suffer this shortfall.

defaria

Quoting myself on this long and inactive thread... Please forgive.

I just thought that I bashed Waze a lot and told people to do some experimentation regarding false positives, etc. So I decided to do it again myself and keep records. Now I have a blog post for you to see the results... It doesn't look good... for Waze...

Android Auto with Google Maps (GM) vs Android Auto with Waze

It is my thoughts and notes from giving Waze an honest trial. I fully realize that this can be different for everybody depending on where you live, the number of other Wazers in the area, etc. These are truly my experiences. While not 60-70% false positives, almost 50% false positives for me. As such, to me, Waze isn't worth it. It is worth it to you? You may think so but have you actually measured it?

I said it before, if Waze didn't have a number of the problems I've detailed in my blog post I'd use it! After all it would be equal Google Maps and have additional functionality. But I do not think it's worth it to me to switch to Waze with only 50% positives and a loss of all that other functionality that I value.

Who knows, maybe your actual experience is very positive on Waze. I'm sure that happens too but alas I am forced to live in my world.

Akcajunz

So earlier in this thread someone quoted the latest Version is 4.43.4.5 However, I just looked at my app and it has Version 4.43.5.0. Does anyone else have this Version and verify that it works? I'm at work and the Vette is at home so I have to wait until this evening to try it out.

Foosh

Yes, 4.43.5.0 is the latest Waze version and works flawlessly.

Z51VetteFan

I would still like more functionality. I would like to zoom the map in closer, and make it permanent. Right now, I can zoom the map in, but it won't stay that way.

YO-EL

How can you tell what version Waze you have?

defaria

On Android you go into the Play Store and click on the app in order to get more information. Maybe iPhones are similar.

Foosh

There are two ways to do it on iPhone. You can open Waze on your phone, click the HOURGLASS (search icon), click on your USERNAME, click SETTINGS, click ABOUT, and the version number is there with all the other small text.

The other method is go to the iPhone Apps Store, type Waze into search, and if you don't have the latest version, the button will say UPDATE. The version number will also be there. If you have the latest version, the button will say OPEN. If you don't have it at all, it will say BUY (free).

However, if you have auto updates enabled on your iPhone, it will automatically update to the latest version.

Z51VetteFan

Not really liking the new "thanks/ close" function. Its confusing. are you saying close the notification, or delete the report because there is nothing there? I wish they would go back to, "Not There."

pdiddy972