Just press Wake Up on that screen to resume. When you're inactive, press the power button on the top right of the search page and Waze will put you in Sleep Mode, which uses no battery. Reduced battery consumption: With the latest update, Waze uses far less of your battery.

One-touch selections: From your Map page, expand the pop-up window at the bottom to calculate alternate routes, send your ETA, or add a stop to your trip with the touch of a single button. Smart reminders: Sync your calendar and Waze will tell you the optimum time to head out based on current drive times. Social: Sync your contacts and add your Facebook friends, and you'll be able to send your estimated arrival time to friends and family. If things are too messy, Waze will reroute you.Ĭheap gas: If you need to find a cheap gas station, chances are high that your fellow Waze drivers have added one to the app. During testing, we received numerous alerts about accidents or drivers stalled on the shoulder up ahead. Real-time traffic info: Through Waze, you're alerted to car accidents, road closures, police officers, and other obstacles between you and your destination. Google Maps and Apple Maps pale in comparison. ProsĬomprehensive instructions: Waze offers the most detailed navigation instructions we've seen in any mapping software. Waze provides detailed, voice-directed navigation and hazard alerts.

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