Google may own Waze, but that doesn’t mean its own Maps product and Waze are the same. In fact, the two still fight for dominance over your navigation needs. So which one is better? Turns out, it depends. To keep things simple, we’re going to break this down into three categories: navigation, finding stuff, and other features.
Is Waze owned by Google?
Google actually acquired Waze for more than a billion dollars back in 2013, but since then the apps have continued to operate independently. They service similar functions in getting you around, but they offer two different methods of doing so.
One way to consider this is ever since Google acquired Waze, the popular community-powered navigation app, for a cool $1.2 billion in 2013, there’s been speculation that the tech behemoth would one day pull the plug on the plucky GPS tool with over 100 million active monthly users.
What makes Waze stand out from other navigation apps?
Up to now, the ability to report and receive reports about upcoming traffic, road hazards and police sightings is what has made Waze stand out from all the other navigation apps out there. If drivers can get the same features from faster-loading Google Maps, which is superior in practically every other way, why do they still need Waze?
How do I restrict API keys on Google Maps?
Go to the Google Maps Platform > Credentials page. Select the API key that you want to set a restriction on. The API key property page appears. Under Key restrictions, set the following restrictions:.
Click the menu button and select Google Maps Platform > Credentials. On the Credentials page, click + Create Credentials > API key. The API key created dialog displays the newly created API key.
Go to the Google Cloud Console. Click the project drop-down and select or create the project for which you want to add an API key. Click the menu button and select APIs & Services > Credentials. On the Credentials page, click + Create Credentials > API key. The API key created dialog displays the newly created API key.
How to create an API key for your website?
The key can be quickly and easily created from the Google’s API Console. Open Google Developers Console from this link From the dropdown list, choose “Create a Project“ Click the “Continue” button and wait for a few seconds You will see “Add credentials to your project” title -> click the API key link.