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Waze is getting a bunch of new AI-powered features

Waze is integrating Gemini AI to personalize navigation, introduce a motorcycle mode, and refine voice interactions for a less intrusive experience.

By · Published July 16, 2026 at 16:48 UTC · Updated July 16, 2026 at 18:30 UTC

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Waze rolled out several AI-powered updates and customization features, including an AI-powered motorcycle mode and the integration of Gemini. These changes allowed the app to learn user preferences and provided an option to make the navigation less chatty.

The updates were released for both iOS and Android apps.

Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.

Quick answers

What AI technology is powering the new Waze features?

Waze is utilizing Gemini AI to supercharge destination search and enable deeper personalization.

What is the 'less chatty' feature?

It is a voice setting that makes the navigation app less intrusive and reduces the amount of chatting during trips.

Which new vehicle mode has been added?

Waze has introduced a dedicated, AI-powered mode specifically for motorcycles.

The brief

Waze is rolling out a series of AI-powered updates to its iOS and Android applications. These updates include the integration of Gemini AI to enhance destination search and the introduction of a dedicated motorcycle mode. Users can now access personalized routes and a 'less chatty' voice setting to reduce navigation interruptions.

Coverage from TechCrunch, The Verge, and Engadget emphasizes the app's shift toward deeper personalization and a more conversational, yet less intrusive, interface. Outlets such as How-To Geek and 9to5Mac highlight the ability for users to report road updates in a more natural, human-like manner. Future updates may further refine these Gemini-powered features as they continue to roll out.

Coverage does not yet specify the exact timeline for full global availability across all user accounts.

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