Google Maps is getting even more like Waze

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Screenshot one has “add a report” and buttons for crash, police, speed camera, and more, and screenshot two has a destination for the Brooklyn Public Library and the building in red on the map

Improved incident reporting UI and new destination guidance in Google Maps. | Image: Google

Google is updating its two navigation apps — Google Maps and Waze — with a slew of new features, including some changes that bring the two closer together.

One of the big updates here continues to integrate the biggest features from Waze directly into Maps. Maps is getting improved Waze-like incident reporting that adds larger icons to share updates like road closures, construction, speed cameras, or police presence. Other drivers will be prompted to confirm incidents with a tap.

It can feel like Waze and Google Maps are on a collision course, but the two apps continue to remain separate. Head of product for Google Maps Can Comertoglu told The Verge at a press briefing on Tuesday that Waze users are very dedicated. “They prefer some of...

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