Google Maps is ramping up its Waze-like incident reports – and that could split opinion among users
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John Harrison
Google Maps is expanding its incident reporting feature by testing new options for weather-related conditions like flooded roads, low visibility, and unplowed roads in order to better inform drivers. The new additions were first spotted in Android Auto and the iPhone app, but have not yet made their way to the Android version of Google Maps. Despite some complaints about the growing library of incident reports being a source of annoyance for drivers, Google seems determined to continue enhancing this feature. This expansion comes on top of incorporating Waze reports alongside native reports. While these alerts can be helpful, there are concerns about the increasing frequency of reports and the lack of an option to disable them, as well as the presence of inaccurate or outdated incident reports. Despite some resistance from users, Google seems committed to moving forward with these updates in its navigation app.
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