If you happen to be an Android user, it’s time to update your Waze app.
The latest version 4.0 update brings a whole new design which the company claims to be more user friendly and requires less clicks to access its key features.
However, the interface overhaul isn’t entirely new as iOS users have been enjoying the new look since October last year.
Tapping the left button now leads to the navigation menu and all your frequent and favourite destinations while the right button gives you quick access to your favourite contacts, which you can send directions, your location and ETA to those awaiting your arrival.
Users can easily view alternate routes, add a stop or let someone know if they are on the way from the centre button when the ETA time is displayed.
The company said that the new report menu, which is located on the map with an orange button has been well received from existing users, which is faster and now colour-coded according to categories.
The company said that less clicks are needed to access key features within the app with the new update.
Not only that, by just tapping and holding down the orange button, users can quickly lodge a traffic jam, police or hazard report within the app.
The update also brings the Calendar sync support, which is similar to Google’s traffic notification on Android.
The app will prompt users with reminders on when to leave on time for your destination based on traffic data but do remember to add a street address to the event location for the feature to work.
Lastly, battery consumption has been significantly been reduced, making the app lighter than previously according to the company in its official blog entry.
On the downside, advertisements within the app are now featured more prominently with the new design.
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