A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging all the holiday season traffic? I tested both, and there's a clear winner.

Waze is a popular navigation app available on iOS and Android devices. You can get real-time traffic updates and road alerts to help make your commute as smooth as possible.

The application has recently been caught testing support for traffic lights; the feature is still in a very limited testing ...

As part of the redesigned incident reporting across all platforms, Google said Maps would show Waze reports for users to confirm while navigating. This is beginning to roll out. When Google Maps ...

The Google Maps app on Android Auto now shows reports from Waze drivers. The Maps mobile app also recently gained this functionality. This Waze integration appears to be gradually rolling out. Back in ...

Vehicle navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze have become increasingly common for drivers who want to ensure they are taking the fastest and/or the most direct route to their destination. These ...

Google has announced new Waze and Google Maps features rolling out for iPhone and CarPlay users that aim to keep them safer and more informed on the go. First up, changes to Maps aim to make it easier ...

One of Waze’s best features has just arrived to the Google Maps app, incident reports. The rollout has started, and while not everyone may have this feature immediately, it’s coming soon. This change ...

Google Maps and Waze continued to dominate the navigation app space this year, but the winner is clear; Apple Maps barely ...

Have you heard about Waze, the crowd-sourced navigation app? If not, you’re about to, because Google is buying this Israeli company for $1 billion. This deal could give Google a major boost in the ...

What's the best map app to navigate Houston's daily onslaught of traffic? For the Houstonians who shared their thoughts with the Chronicle, the No. 1 choice for help when commuting is Google-owned ...