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Google Maps is adding new features to let you add missing roads and submit edits for incorrect road information, although these will be vetted for approval. You can also submit photo updates on Maps.

In an email sent to staff, Waze CEO Noam Bardin announced that the firm is laying off five percent of its workforce. This includes people from sales, marketing, and partnerships departments.

Waze announced today a new feature for its navigation app that will display an alert when you are approaching a railroad crossing while driving. It's available on Android and iOS devices.

Google announced that it is expanding support for third-party navigation and digital parking services such as TomTom, SpotHero, and more for Android Auto. The apps will be out in beta later this year.

Google Maps gets a new tool for iPhone users to report road crash directly from their device. It's also adding four new types of incidents that can be reported to help others plan ahead of time.