Waze is rolling out a batch of new updates that add additional customization and Gemini-powered capabilities to the navigation app. Multiple outlets report that the update begins arriving for users this week and includes a “Less Chatty” mode designed to reduce voice prompts or dialogue during driving. Waze also adds a Motorcycle Mode, intended to improve routing and guidance for riders; CNET and other sources note that this feature may not launch in the US immediately. Several features rely on Google’s Gemini assistant, including conversational map editing and destination search. Users can apparently report roads issues or suggest map updates by speaking naturally to Gemini rather than using only traditional reporting tools. The update also expands Gemini-backed voice search and includes more personalization, such as routes that reflect driving habits and more individualized guidance. Across coverage, Waze frames these additions as deeper integration of Gemini into the app, aiming to make interactions more natural and to give users more control over how the app communicates while navigating.