GigaomWaze adds real-time re-routing around road closures to latest iOS, Android update
If a certain number of Waze users report the same closing, the app will automatically start re-routing all users around reported road closures. Read more »
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If a certain number of Waze users report the same closing, the app will automatically start re-routing all users around reported road closures. Read more »
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