Waze Replaces Google Assistant on iOS with Gemini-Powered 'Conversational Reporting'
The new feature, currently in beta, enables natural language reporting to improve driver safety and usability, as Google phases out Assistant across devices.
- Waze has officially removed Google Assistant from its iOS app due to prolonged functionality issues, replacing it with a Gemini-powered 'Conversational Reporting' feature.
- The 'Conversational Reporting' system allows drivers to report road hazards and incidents using natural language, enhancing hands-free usability and reducing distractions.
- The new feature is in beta testing with select users and will roll out widely after the testing phase concludes, though no specific launch date has been announced.
- Google Assistant remains functional for Waze on Android, but its future availability is uncertain as Google transitions to the Gemini AI platform across devices.
- This move aligns with Google's broader strategy to phase out Google Assistant by the end of 2025 in favor of Gemini, which offers advanced AI capabilities and multimodal processing.