The Google Maps and Wiz temporarily suspend traffic data in Israel.
Tech giants Google and Apple have disabled some features in their mapping applications in Israel and the Gaza Strip, as tensions ramp up ahead of an imminent invasion of the area currently controlled by the militant group Hamas, the companies confirmed Monday.
Google’s actions will restrict info on its Google Maps and Waze products. Apple Inc.‘s own map service, Apple Maps, also complied with the IDF’s request.
According to a Google Maps spokesperson, live traffic data has been suspended in the past during tense situations as well.
According to the spokesman, in view of the current tense situation and keeping in mind the safety of the local people, the live traffic data has been temporarily suspended.