CarPlay needs work
Feedback: Waze CarPlay Functionality
I really love Waze and want to make it my primary navigation app, but a few CarPlay interface issues are holding it back for me:
Map panning during navigation
Currently, panning the map requires first tapping a small "move" button. Drivers should be able to pan the map directly while turn-by-turn directions are active, without an extra activation step.Ending navigation
The "Stop" button is too small, lacks visual prominence, and is positioned on the far side of the screen from the driver. This makes it harder and more distracting to end a route while driving. It should be larger, bright red, and positioned closer to the driver's side for quicker, safer access.Zoom and pan controls
Zooming and panning currently require tapping small arrows or "+"/"−" buttons located on the far edge of the screen. Drivers should be able to zoom and pan using onscreen gestures (like pinch-to-zoom or drag or double tap and move finger up/down), rather than needing to reach for small, distant buttons.
General suggestion
As car screens continue to get larger, Waze's UI should account for driver reach and attention. Key controls should be positioned on the driver's side, sized for quick recognition, and supplemented with intuitive gestures, reducing the need to hunt for small buttons while driving.