Waze 3.0 Hits The Android Market, Turns Your Commute Into A Social Network
Want to feel socially cool, even on your daily commute into work? Well, Waze has an updated Android app that does just that by turning your commute into a social network.
Waze users can now take advantage of a revamped UI which is sure to make getting through traffic less painful, and even fun. Version 3.0 brings a noticeable minimalist feel alongside easier user navigation. Waze is now tied to Foursquare and Yelp, which makes it perfect to score a quick bite to eat, have Waze take you there, and then let all your friends know where you are. Continue reading for the full announcement.
Waze 3.0 update includes:New Minimalist UI:
The new graphic redesign takes full advantage of Android phones’ screen size by minimizing the Waze interface to display only 2 large buttons on a full screen map. In addition, a new display of traffic and events en route helps drivers makes the smartest travel choices before they leave. The guidance system has also been amplified with large fonts and complete text-to-speech capabilities for optimized hands-free navigation — plus the new aesthetic gives the app a little more swagger and style.The New Social Location Stack:
Traditional GPS systems are built on static, old world maps and points of interest, which never reflect real-time information about new businesses, pop-up shops, or live local events. The new social eco-system provides a combination of consumer-generated data from people driving, checking in, and reviewing locations in real-time. This layer of social location information is now available to drivers in a navigation setting. With community-curated data from Waze, Foursquare, and Yelp, drivers can now search for real-time events as easily as they would find their local Walmart.
