Waze is rolling out a new update that adds multiple AI-powered and customization features, largely powered by Google’s Gemini assistant. Several reports say the app expands Gemini-based capabilities such as conversational destination search and letting users report road hazards or suggest map updates by speaking naturally. The update also introduces personalization features intended to tailor routing and guidance more closely to individual driving habits. In addition, Waze adds a Motorcycle mode designed to adjust routing and alerts for riders, including hazard-oriented warnings. Some coverage notes that the Motorcycle mode does not launch everywhere immediately, with the United States cited as an exception in at least one report. Another prominent addition is “Less Chatty” mode, which reduces the amount of voice prompts and feedback the app provides while driving. Multiple outlets also describe the update as improving Waze’s existing conversation/reporting features that were introduced previously, while extending Gemini integration across more parts of the experience. The overall goal described across sources is to make Waze more interactive and customizable while strengthening its positioning against other navigation apps.
Waze rolls out Gemini-powered updates including Motorcycle mode and “Less Chatty” driving
Waze is rolling out a new update that adds multiple AI-powered and customization features, largely powered by Google’s Gemini assistant. Several reports say the app expands Gemini-based capabilities s...
- Waze releases an update featuring Google Gemini integration across multiple functions.
- The update adds Motorcycle mode with rider-focused routing and hazard-related warnings.
- Waze introduces a “Less Chatty” option to reduce voice prompts during navigation.
- Users can report road issues and suggest map updates through conversational, Gemini-powered input.
- Some sources indicate Motorcycle mode does not launch in the United States right away.
The update also expands Gemini-powered voice search and reporting -- though a new motorcycle mode skips the US for now.
1 month agoGoogle has given Waze a batch of new features, most of them powered by Gemini. The headline additions are a motorcycle mode, personalised routing, conversational map editing, and Gemini-powered destination search, The Verge reports. The most interesting one does the opposite of what you would expect. It is called less chatty mode, and it makes the […] This story continues at The Next Web
1 month agoWaze is rolling out improvements and new features beginning this week, including the ability to add road reports via a brief conversation with Gemini. Should you need to report a road hazard or suggest a map update to Waze, you can now do so with Gemini. Speak naturally to Gemini and the AI will file... Read the original post: Waze Gets Motorcycle Mode, ‘Less Chatty’ Dialogue
1 month agoSome of the new features are powered by Google's Gemini AI assistant, which reflects the the tech giant's broader push to integrate Gemini across its products while also better positioning Waze to compete with rival services such as Apple Maps.
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1 month agoNew AI-powered insights are also coming to the Motorcycle mode.
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