Review: Waze navigation app on Apple CarPlay

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple CarPlay users have been rather limited when it comes to the built-in navigation app. For the longest time, Apple Maps was the default application on CarPlay and it worked in conjunction with Siri for voice commands and for navigating to locations hands-free.

Thanks to iOS 12, however, users who might opt for Google Maps or Waze, can now use these apps for navigation on their Apple CarPlay head units, provided they have the latest version of Apple's software and the apps themselves.

I've tested Waze on Apple CarPlay for the past week on a 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir. This is a luxurious 7-seater SUV decked out with all the finery Buick has been known for. Aside from rear and front moonroofs, heated seats, its own WiFi hotspot and an astounding array of front, rear and 360' parking cameras the Enclave Avenir has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on tap.

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Waze adds more streaming services into its app

After announcing Spotify integration last year, Waze is adding seven more audio streaming services into the mix. The navigation app is getting support for Pandora, Deezer, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, NPR One, Stitcher, and Scribd. It’s coming to both the Android and iOS apps. The goal for this Waze Audio Player feature is to give users in-app control for these services so users will have a safer, less distracting experience. The controls include the ability to play/pause and switch between tracks. There are also other app-specific features. The music panel is designed to not distract users as primary directions are still visible at the top.

The Waze Audio Player is launching to the open global Beta Community first and will probably be available to all users in the coming weeks. Also, the rollout for all the services are a bit staggered. For Android, all services except Deezer are available. Meanwhile, Pandora, NPR, and TuneIn will be coming at a later date on iOS.

Source: 9to5Google

Waze finally comes to Apple CarPlay

On the heels of the announcement that Google Maps is available on Apple CarPlay, crowdsourced turn-by-turn navigation app Waze has finally been made available on Apple's smart infotainment system.

Waze, the platform bringing together communities on and off the road, today announced its integration with Apple CarPlay to further its mission of decreasing traffic on the road, and making driving safer and more convenient for everyone on the road. As one of the first navigation apps on the CarPlay platform, the Waze integration will bring the millions of users on CarPlay the opportunity to seamlessly use Waze features directly from their in-car display.

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You can now get CAA Roadside Assistance with Waze

Waze just partnered with the Canadian Automobile Association to help ease any roadside issues you might encounter. The real-time, crowdsourced navigation app now has a Roadside Help feature that will help anyone who needs it when they’re out on the road. It gives 24/7 access to roadside services, whether you’re a CAA member or not. These include everything from towing, tire changes, lockout, battery boosts, fuel delivery, and more. CAA members will receive services as per their regular membership, while non-members can pay as they go.