Google Maps for iOS Updated With Spoken Traffic Alerts

Great to see Google is catching up on this feature. Apple already had this earlier this year at the start of iOS 9 beta.

If there is no Apple Map then iPhone users probably won't receive this update...

Thanks Apple for creating Apple Map.

It’s such a shame that Google owns these two applications, they are simply the best in their class. Pity, I don’t want to have anything to do with Google.

shame you are missing some of the best iOS apps due to what reason?

Google’s business model and attitude towards user privacy for a start. They are ruthless in their collection of data and I’m not going to hand over a steady supply of GPS data along with persistent identifiers for them to store forever and analyse. This data is too sensitive and Apple promises not to do this. Google Maps is a carrot and stick for what they are really after and for me it isn’t a relationship I want to have.

If there is no Apple Map then iPhone users probably won't receive this update...

Thanks Apple for creating Apple Map.

Very good point

Good to see Google adding more Waze features. Unfortunately Apple Maps just works decently in US.
Waze is the best (you can see by its ratings) but I HATE having to give the option to ALWAYS use location services. The app is always sneaking your location in the background. Even when you put it to sleep, saying the app won't use data or battery. That's a big lie since you can see the arrow on the top right corner.
Since Waze don't have the option ONLY WHILE USING, I have to turn on before using and disabling after so it doesn't drain my battery and keep giving Google my locations all the time.
That gives you an idea how Google operate. Hoping for Apple to catch up soon so I can give Google the finger ASAP.