Waze adds new AI-powered features and customization updates

Some 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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You can now tell Waze to stop interrupting your playlist, and I can’t believe it took this long

Waze’s Less Chatty mode finally lets you focus on music without constant voice interruptions. That’s the headline update, as far as I’m concerned.

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Waze is catching up on traffic lights, just not for everyone yet

Waze is starting to show traffic lights during navigation, but the rollout remains uneven. The feature helps the app catch up to Google Maps and Apple Maps, though many drivers still can’t access it.

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Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users

Two Alphabet-owned businesses are teaming up to find potholes and share that information with cities.

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Waze expands speed bump, toll, and emergency vehicle alerts worldwide

Waze has started a wider rollout of previously announced road alerts, navigation improvements, and personalized routing, enhancing driver awareness and safety after delays since 2024.
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