How Waze tempted me to switch from Google MapsIt was worth a shotCredit: Lucas Gouveia / Android PoliceCredit: Lucas Gouveia / Android PoliceClose Credit: Lucas Gouveia / Android PoliceCredit: Lucas Gouveia / Android PoliceFor what it’s worth, Waze is extremely useful at what it does, and it was enough for me to try it for a few months. Google has owned Waze for over a decade and has repeatedly borrowed features and incorporated them into Google Maps. Coming from Google Maps, the cleaner setup felt like a breath of fresh air, especially during harrowing traffic. To switch to a different voice in Waze, go to Settings > Voice and sound > Waze voice. Unfortunately, after experiencing Waze for a few months, Google Maps still takes the cake.