WAZE ADDS GEMINI AI, MOTORCYCLE MODE

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MON, JUL 13, 2026

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Waze is rolling out AI-powered features including Gemini integration and a new Motorcycle mode. The updates aim to personalize navigation for different driving styles and vehicle types.

Google is embedding its Gemini AI assistant into Waze to enhance user customization. The navigation app is introducing four new features, with two leveraging Gemini technology. The conversational voice command system, expanding on Waze's 2024 conversation reporting feature, now lets drivers report traffic incidents and suggest map updates hands-free. Users can report road closures, incorrect addresses, and other navigation issues without manual input. A new Motorcycle mode tailors the navigation experience for riders, while a 'Less Chatty' mode reduces verbal notifications for drivers who prefer minimal audio prompts. Waze joins Google Maps in adopting Gemini as part of a broader push to integrate AI across Google's navigation services. The updates are rolling out to users over the coming weeks.

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