Latest Waze update rolls out 6 new features to help drivers navigate safely, travel conveniently

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Community-driven navigation app Waze has announced the rollout of 6 new features to help drivers navigate safely and responsibly. The platform was acquired by Google in 2013 and has been serving as an alternative to other navigation apps such as Google Maps and Apple Maps. Taking on these big giants takes some effort and the platform keeps on getting more and more features. Now, the latest Waze update has rolled out 6 new features that are aimed at making trips safer and more comfortable.

In a blog post, Google announced that the new Waze features can help drivers navigate the roads, find parking, be vigilant of speed limits and more.

Waze has introduced a better way to navigate through tricky roundabouts so that you don't miss the turn. Taking the aid of local community members, Waze will now direct you better to the lane you have to go and which exit to take. This feature is being rolled out to Android users this month, with iOS rollout expected later this year.

With the update, Waze will now alert you when a first responder is on your route or approaching you, so that you can give way without creating chaos. It will also alert if an ambulance is stopped on your route, so that you can navigate easily, keeping you and the first responders safe. This feature is available now to drivers in the US, Canada, Mexico and France on Android and iOS, with more countries coming soon.

 Waze is also introducing speed limit reminders that will alert drivers when a speed limit is decreasing on their route. Waze says this feature is being rolled out to Android users this month, with iOS rollout expected later this year, and it will give drivers more time to slow down and adjust their speed concerning driving conditions.

Courtesy of the community-driven approach of Waze, the app already lets drivers know about details like potholes, railroad crossings and bad weather. Now, it will soon issue alerts about speed bumps, sharp turns, curves and toll booths. This feature is being rolled out