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Waze Begins Rolling Out Gemini-Powered Conversational Reporting

Initial availability is U.S. iPhone-only, with user feedback split between strong voice recognition versus disruptive pop-ups or audio stoppages.

Overview

  • The new tool lets drivers speak naturally about hazards, and Waze uses Gemini-powered language processing to file the correct report automatically.
  • The release follows roughly a year of limited beta testing and is reaching some users now in a staged rollout with no announced timetable for wider access.
  • Early sightings are concentrated on iPhones in the United States, and at least one UK-based tester reported not seeing the feature yet.
  • Multiple users say the reporting works as promised, reducing screen taps and speeding up incident submissions during trips.
  • Others report issues including a recurring opt-in prompt and media playback failing to resume after use, with one user needing to disconnect CarPlay to restore audio.