Waze Expands Feature Allowing Route Planning From Different Starting Points
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The navigation app Waze is expanding a new feature that allows users to plan routes from any starting point, not just their current location. This update, which began rolling out in September, is now reaching more users. The change simplifies route planning by enabling direct modification of the origin point on the route planning screen. A new button also allows users to quickly reverse their route.
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- Waze is expanding a feature to plan routes from different starting points, not just current location.
- The update allows users to change the starting point directly on the route planning screen.
- Previously, users needed workarounds like 'leave later' or other apps for this functionality.
- A new button allows users to quickly swap the origin and destination to check reverse routes.
- The feature began its initial rollout in September and is now seeing a wider distribution.
The navigation app Waze is expanding the rollout of an update that allows users to plan a route from a different starting point, not just their current location. This feature, which began reaching some users in September, is now becoming available to more people. Previously, users wanting to check a route from another location had to use the "leave later" option or switch to a different navigation app. Now, the starting point can be changed directly from the route planning screen without workarounds. After searching for a destination, an option to change the starting point appears at the top of the screen. Tapping "Your location" allows users to select a different address from saved places or by searching. Waze then recalculates and displays the route on the map with estimated travel times based on current traffic. Additionally, a button has been added to swap the origin and destination with a single click, enabling quick checks of routes in the opposite direction. While the feature began its initial rollout in September, a broader distribution started in recent days. Users receiving the update will likely see a notification upon opening the app. Those who haven't yet seen it can check for app updates in their store, though availability may vary.
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