Waze is updated to use Google as the main search engine
After your purchase by Google, Waze no it has taken too long to begin to integrate into the company of Mountain View Thus, it was recently learned that Google Maps , the map application, already included information and warnings in real time from Waze, while the latter had only introduced Google Street View imagery for road and map creators.Now with a new update to the Community GPS Navigator comes a new feature from Google to Waze
This is an update that affects both the version for Android like iPhone In both they share the news, highlighting the new search barlocated at the top of the screen. This is a shortcut to the search function to find any place or address quickly from the main screen of the application. Something that would not attract more attention if it were not for the fact that this tool is based on the Google search engine by default. A logical move given the circumstances and somewhat reminiscent of Google Maps after its latest revamp, which also features an omnipresent search bar.
Just type several letters to activate the auto-completion function and find that place quickly on the map. In addition, it also has the possibility of ddictating the name of the street using the microphone iconA point in favor if the device is being used as a browser. However, Waze does not leave out other search engines such as Bing, Yelp or even Foursquare, since despite the speed and power ofGoogle, each engine is specialized in different aspects, leaving the user to choose if he wishes.
Along with this, Waze has also undergone a small visual retouchingThus, although there are no changes in the design or style of the application, the way of viewing the icons and elements on the map has been modifiedIn this way, these are displayed according to the proximity of the user to them or the amplitude of the zoomused. Thus, with a very open perspective you can only see roads while if you zoom in it is possible to get to know speed cameras, other users, etc
There are also a couple of exclusive news for each platform. For example, for Android full support has been included for terminals that support a screen resolution fullHD or 1080 pixels Meanwhile, Waze users on iPhone can now suspend the app to resume itat any time without the need to close, open and search for the route again.
All accompanied by other improvements and minor bug fixes that affect the general operation of the application.Common issues in each update. In short, one more step for the integration and merger of Google and Waze, which is still expected to produce surprising results beyond a ubiquitous search bar This new version of Waze is now fully downloadable free both through Google Play and App Store
