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> The main difference between Waze and Google Maps is that Waze uses real time traffic data. Do you mean that Waze uses real time data provided by 3rd parties?
by L_226 7y ago
> The main difference between Waze and Google Maps is that Waze uses real time traffic data.
Do you mean that Waze uses real time data provided by 3rd parties? Because I have always had the understanding that Gmaps uses location and telemetry data from (the Google maps) mobile apps to determine traffic conditions in near real time.
- simplesleeper 7y agoI don't know what happens under their hood, but I know for sure they source some data from third parties. Makes sense to, considering TfL provides a lot of data - e.g. live bus times etc
- roelschroeven 7y agoWaze uses, at the very least, data from people who use Waze. But I suppose Waze also uses the location data Google gets from Android phones. And vice-versa.
- masklinn 7y agoI expect what they mean is Waze uses real-time traffic data for routing. Google Maps displays traffic conditions but I don't remember that impacting the routing it gives you. Last time I used it, it just marked road sections as high-traffic but didn't truly re-route around on the fly.