THEM Waze team will merge with Google Maps teamAccording to 🇧🇷 information The Wall Street Gazettesize of search giant Visa better manage costs and avoid possible interruptions.
Going behind the scenes will not affect the experience for the end user. the company stated the two location apps will continue to exist separately🇧🇷
Since its 2013 acquisition, Waze has operated independently and with a culture separate from Google. With the recent change, the location service will no longer have its own CEO, and 500+ employees will be absorbed by big tech’s Geo division🇧🇷
supposedly, There will be no layoffs during the startup restructuring process🇧🇷 As mentioned earlier, the action is a way for the parent company to cut costs in the challenging economic environment affecting tech companies.
With The Wall Street GazetteHE Google says it will remain “deeply committed” to the Waze brand🇧🇷 The search giant also appreciates the “dear app” and “thriving community of volunteers and users”.
With the teams coming together, The Geo division will oversee Google Maps, Street View, Google Earth and now Waze🇧🇷 Additionally, the goal of the contributors is to reduce mapping-related overlap.
More than 150 million users
By making a simple offer, Waze has more than 151 million monthly active users🇧🇷 The platform focuses specifically on mapping roads and traffic conditions based on the collaboration of drivers using the app.
Compatible with Android Auto, the app has integration with YouTube Music and other Google services. In 2023, the software will receive some visual changes such as split-screen support.
Source: Tec Mundo
