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2021
Waze releases version 4.78.3
Waze released version 4.78.3, a build in its 4.78 branch. The article reported that the company had not provided a changelog, so it was unclear whether the update resolved the CarPlay audio-control problem.
2021
Waze version 4.77 adds a speed-limit display fix
Waze version 4.77 for iOS introduces a bug fix intended to keep the speed limit visible while driving.
2021
NJ Transit and Waze partner on rail-crossing alerts
NJ Transit announced a partnership with Waze to automatically alert app users in New Jersey when they are nearing a railroad crossing.
2021
ViRiZ Go launches on the Waze community
Security First International Holdings announced the launch of ViRiZ Go, a location-based augmented reality mobile game, to the Waze community. The game uses the Waze navigation app for object discovery.
2020
Waze adds Apple CarPlay dashboard support
Waze is rolling out an update that adds Apple CarPlay dashboard support, letting users view directions, media controls and calendar events on the CarPlay home screen.
2020
Waze cuts about 30 jobs
Waze cut about 30 of its 555 employees, representing 5% of its global workforce, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
Waze partners with Clinia Health on COVID-19 testing locations
Waze is partnering with Montreal-based Clinia Health to help Canadian users search for COVID-19 testing and screening locations within the app. The article says the data had been integrated into Waze in July.
2020
Givsly launches Season Without Swag
Givsly launched Season Without Swag, an initiative encouraging the advertising industry to redirect gift and swag budgets to charitable contributions, with a $1 million donation goal through Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
2020
Waze rolls out contactless fuel payments
Waze rolled out a feature allowing US drivers to link the navigation platform to fuel-partner apps and pay contactlessly at participating Exxon, Mobil and Shell stations.