Siri will let you report accidents or hazards you see along the way.

Experts say the new features could be a boon for users.

The feature alsoreportedly workson Apples Carplay software, built into the dashboard display of some car models.

Apple CarPlay displayed on a car LED screen.

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Drivers will be able to report road issues and incidents by using Siri.

The arms race among online map makers is heating up.

Also, parks now display the width of pathways in dark green, along with stairs in grey.

A smartphone mounted on an automobile air vent displaying a mapping application.

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The Street View on Google also recently was updated with a split-screen mode.

The new view is available when you open Street View after dropping a map pin.

Map software also is branching out into entertainment.

Wazerecently announcedthat it would be integrating Audible audiobooks into its app.

Audible members also will receive next turn directions from Waze inside the Audible app.

Recorded maps dont always work, points out Zhang.