Why is Google killing Waze if so many consider it superior to Maps?
Waze is considered superior to Google maps at navigating by car in many parts of the world, yet it looks like Google is neglecting it. Why do you think they do so?
Clickbait. Downsizing a product team does not mean killing the offering, only that there are fewer hands required to maintain its ongoing operations while adding new features as the market dictates.
Big companies are like the Star Trek Borg they acquire companies to meld whatever tech they can use. I also suspect that getting rid of a competitor and acquiring its user base is always a plus for the acquirer.
Generally speaking, that's how they work so the demise of Waze is not a surprise. Google Maps will always be their primary product.
Where is the indication that Google is “killing waze”?
I have used Waze for a very long time and would be said to see it go. I took a break from it when it didn’t support CarPlay for a long time and used Apple Maps for awhile which was fine except it lacked being able to submit traffic data. Does Apple or Google allow that now? Can you still report cops on the road?
Google can’t kill waze, its where a large part of their traffic congestion data comes from. This data is used on google maps to calculate best routes, but is collected from waze users. No waze users, no data.
Waze is a competitor to the monetized product - Google Maps. I think the better question is why haven't they completely killed off Waze yet?
I have no idea, but I would guess it would be bad optics given the political climate that is able and willing to look into their monopolistic power and practices.