Google’s big Waze AI update includes a button that makes the app shut up

Google has enhanced its Waze navigation app with new AI-driven features powered by Gemini, including voice-based destination search, personalized routing, a motorcycle-specific mode, and conversational map editing to engage the user community. Notably, the update introduces a "less chatty" mode that reduces voice prompts to minimize distractions, addressing a common user complaint. The motorcycle mode is initially launched in markets with high motorcycle usage, reflecting a strategic focus on ge