Waze has become smarter than many people imagined: talk naturally with the app, discover the Motorcycle Mode, and see how Gemini's AI transforms navigation in Brazil.

Waze has become smarter than many people imagined: talk naturally with the app, discover the Motorcycle Mode, and see how Gemini’s AI transforms navigation in Brazil.

Written by Caio Aviz Published on 13/07/2026 at 15:24

The new Waze features include natural language conversation, more flexible voice control, smart destination search, and specific estimates for motorcyclists. The updates began to be announced on July 13 and are arriving for Brazilian Android and iPhone users.

Waze announced, on Monday (13), a new update for Brazilian users. Thus, the app now offers new artificial intelligence features, including natural language conversation, Motorcycle Mode, personalized navigation, and new voice controls.

Additionally, according to Google, the company responsible for Waze, the functions were developed to make navigation more practical and personalized.

AI allows conversation with Waze to update the map

Now, drivers can report occurrences using only their voice.

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New control reduces the number of voice messages

In addition to the AI updates, Waze also started offering new options for spoken instructions.

According to Google executives, many Brazilians like the themed voices available in the app.

On the other hand, some users felt that the navigator issued too many commands.

Therefore, the “Voice Instructions” menu now includes four options:

Normal
Less talkative
Alerts only
Disabled

Meanwhile, the “Less talkative” mode reduces the frequency of messages.

Even so, critical alerts, such as dangers, turns, and lane changes, continue to be issued.

Motorcycle Mode arrives on Waze with specific information for motorcyclists

Another new feature announced is the Motorcycle Mode.

Now, the app informs the estimated travel time for motorcyclists.

Furthermore, according to Google, artificial intelligence considers specific characteristics of this type of travel.

Among them are:

Potholes
Speed bumps
End of shoulder
Narrow bridges

According to the company, a team of editors who use motorcycles helps keep this information updated.

Although this feature was already available on Google Maps, it is now integrated into Waze for Android and iPhone users.

Intelligent search and personalized routes expand the use of Gemini

In addition to previous tools, Waze further expands integration with Gemini.

Thus, users will be able to search for destinations using natural language.

For example, it will be possible to request:

Parking near the destination
Gas stations with lower prices
Cafes open at that moment

Then, the app presents a list of recommendations.

Afterwards, just start navigation normally.

Additionally, Waze now also offers personalized navigation.

According to Google, the system analyzes previous trips and local traffic patterns.

In this way, if the driver usually prefers highways instead of streets with many traffic lights, this route may be automatically highlighted.

Finally, the company informs that this feature can be disabled at any time in the app settings.

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Waze has become smarter than many people imagined: talk naturally with the app, discover the Motorcycle Mode, and see how Gemini’s AI transforms navigation in Brazil.

The new Waze features include natural language conversation, more flexible voice control, smart destination search, and specific estimates for motorcyclists. The updates began to be announced on July 13 and are arriving for Brazilian Android and iPhone users.

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Motorcycle Mode arrives on Waze with specific information for motorcyclists

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