Navigating traffic just got easier: Learn how to activate Waze's innovative "when to leave" function for hassle-free travels
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In today's fast-paced world, saving time and money on your daily commute is essential. Two popular navigation apps, Waze and Google Maps, offer features that can help you achieve just that.
Waze: Your Personal Traffic Navigator
Waze, a community-driven navigation app, is renowned for its ability to provide real-time traffic updates. To get the most out of Waze, ensure that location permissions are set correctly. On iPhone, navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Waze and select "Always." On Android devices, set location permission to "Allow all the time" in device settings under Apps > Waze > Permissions.
The app continuously monitors traffic and will adjust your departure time if conditions change, ensuring you always have the most current recommendation for on-time arrival.
Waze's "Time to leave" feature is available on both Android and iPhone platforms. To enable notification permissions for this feature, connect your calendar to Waze via "Plan a drive" in the app menu, then grant calendar access and enable "Time to leave" reminders under Notifications settings.
To use the feature for automatic reminders, tap "Plan a drive" in the Waze menu, enter your destination and desired arrival time, tap "Save." Waze will analyze traffic patterns and notify you when it's the optimal time to leave based on current conditions.
Google Maps: 3D Map Navigation
Google Maps, another popular navigation app, offers 3D Map navigation. To activate this feature, simply open the Google Maps app and look for the "3D" button on the bottom right of the screen. Tap it, and you're ready to navigate in 3D!
For a comprehensive comparison between Waze and Google Maps, check out the article "Google Maps vs. Waze: Which navigation app is better?". Whether you're a fan of real-time traffic updates or 3D navigation, these apps have features to suit your needs. Happy navigating!
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