Waze debuts motorcycle mode

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Waze is offering motorcycle riders a dedicated mode to customize their rides. With the use of AI, the mode adds two-wheeler shortcuts and restrictions so you can find your best route and get an accurate ETA. The mode can also show hazards for riders, including potholes, speed bumps, raised crosswalks, narrow bridges, and shoulder endings, which dedicated motorcycle map editors are constantly updating.

The motorcycle mode is currently rolling out in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru and the Philippines on Android and iOS, with more countries getting access to the feature soon.

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Waze uses Gemini to help you find your destination

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Aside from Conversational Reporting, Waze enlists Google Gemini capabilities to help you reach your destination. If you're unsure where to go, you can tap the voice search icon and ask questions like "Find me a coffee shop that's open right now," "Find me parking close to the mall," or even "Find me a gas station nearby with the lowest prices." The app will then give you options, which you can navigate to with voice as well. This feature is rolling out to Waze beta users worldwide on Android and iOS.

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Waze taps Gemini for conversational road update reports

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Waze is updating its Conversational Reporting feature to make it easier to suggest map updates. Still using Google Gemini capabilities, Conversational Reporting will now let you alert the app if, for example, a road is closed or an address is updated, among others. Just say "The road is closed here," and Waze will inform local map editors to verify the information and update the map. This feature is rolling out to Android and iOS users worldwide.

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Waze can be 'less chatty' now

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If you want to focus more on the music or podcasts you're listening to, Waze's newest feature makes this possible. The app launches a "less chatty" mode that issues fewer and shorter voice prompts. It will still provide critical reminders, such as hazards, turns, and lane changes, but it will offer these less frequently. The mode is now rolling out on Android and iOS devices globally.

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