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Waze users can unlock hidden features for personalized navigation

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Waze, a navigation app owned by Google, offers several lesser-known features that can enhance the user experience. Users can set up 'Drive to friends & family' for quick navigation to saved contacts and customize their driving avatar with various 'Moods' and 'Sidekicks'. A particularly unique feature allows users to record custom voice directions in their own voice or a friend's, with options for 39 different prompts. Additionally, Waze enables users to plan future trips by setting a desired arrival time, after which the app will suggest the optimal departure time based on predicted traffic conditions. AI

IMPACT Enhances user experience and personalization for navigation apps.

RANK_REASON Article details lesser-known features of an existing product.

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Waze users can unlock hidden features for personalized navigation

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Adnan Ahmed) ·

    The hidden features every Waze user should know about

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