I tested Google Maps vs. Waze to find the best updated navigation app - and this one wins

The piece compares Waze and Google Maps, noting Waze's playful design, large icons, and quirky features (custom voices, moods, a less-chatty mode) versus Google Maps' broader feature set—Street View, multiple map layers (satellite, terrain, air quality, wildfire zones), AR-powered Lens, Gemini-powered insider tips, and conversational search. The author prefers Google Maps for its richer, more useful features while acknowledging Waze's entertaining extras.