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4w ago

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.

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Overview

  • 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.