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Perfect for trips abroad

Google Maps is rolling out an update to its Live View feature that makes it more intuitive to use and more reliable as a means of street-level navigation. This is perfect for your next trip abroad-whenever that may be.The

The feature is already available in other countries

Businesses are continuing to open, services are resuming operations, and more and more people are beginning to head out during the COVID-19 pandemic. We can't be the only ones still feeling paranoid about driving out right now, can we?If

Any DC fans around here?

Batman fans are going to be in for a treat the next time they drive out.Waze has partnered with Warner Bros. Entertainment to bring the voices of Batman and the Riddler to its smartphone app. Even better? None other than the

The list continues to grow

When it comes to fighting COVID-19, getting information out (the proper kind of information, at least) is just as vital to beating the pandemic as what goes on inside hospitals, laboratories, and government offices.Knowing what to do to avoid catching

Do you really need to drive out, though?

In case you missed it, general community quarantine (GCQ) has been extended in Metro Manila. While we've been seeing the economy pick up with businesses reopening, mass transportation remains limited. Private cars, on the other hand, are now back on the

A much-appreciated update

Yes, not being able to drive out as you please during the enhanced quarantine period is a hassle. But having to head out without a personal vehicle during this crisis is a much, much bigger concern-and it's something many frontline

“That’s the only navigation advice most of us need at present.”

Waze adds some new nifty features every now and then, some of which it does as a response to national crises. In January, it introduced a new Crisis Response feature after the Taal Volcano eruption to point all willing donors in the

The service is celebrating its 15th anniversary

If you've turned to Google Maps for your navigation needs at one point or another, chances are you're familiar with the app's Street View-something that allows you to see what exactly a certain location looks like provided a

Which navigation app do you prefer?

It's hard to believe Google Maps has been around since 2005. When the web-mapping service first made its debut on February 8, 2005, smartphones and apps were barely a thing. Now? Millions of people can't get around without Maps

The feature is only available until this March 31, 2020

In its efforts to spread knowledge and promote awareness about Philippine history and culture, Waze Philippines has partnered with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to launch the "100 Days in the Philippines" campaign.Through this update, Wazers will get to learn more

So you’ll know which routes will be safer to take

We here at Top Gear PH put a high value on road safety. Safer roads are what everyone wants, right? Luckily for us, the people in Google are putting their time and efforts into helping us achieve that.No, they haven't

This scooter is a successful interpretation of ‘futuristic retro’

Imagine a Miss Universe helping you navigate through the city

Waze has become an indispensible tool in our everyday journeys-an app we use solely for convenience and utility. But it's also nice that the app's developers add some fun into the mix every so often.One example is Waze'

Thanks for the heads-up

Planning to rush over to Manila for a quick meeting with a client, despite inclement weather? Getting ready to push through with a Friday night out in Makati following a deluge? Yeah, you might want to reconsider.Waze has tagged Manila, Makati,

It was quite the mess for some unfortunate drivers in Colorado

We all know a few drivers who think themselves better than any mobile app when it comes to navigating within the metro. You can't blame them, because there will always be flaws in modern-day technology.Case in point: this bizarre

More functionality than ever

Apple's new mobile operating system, iOS 13, was announced on June 3, 2019, at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California. The second developer beta of this new software was released on the third week of June,

New look, more convenience

Did anyone here stay up for Apple's 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote? If you're a car owner who happened to watch the entire event, chances are the Cupertino-based tech company left you impressed with the changes it's

A solution to a problem a lot of us are having

There's been something going on lately with everyone's favorite navigation app. If you've noticed, Waze no longer gives you the quickest route to your destination by default. Instead, it gives you a route that sometimes makes your trip longer.

Seriously—thanks, guys

“Okay, Google.”

A recent study showed that Metro Manila residents spend over an hour a day on average stuck in traffic. That is time that could be better spent doing...well, anything else other than sitting in gridlock. Like catching up on answering e-