{
  "id": 1860466,
  "title": "Tired of Waze talking over your podcast? ‘Less Chatty’ mode is now in Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/tired-of-waze-talking-over-your-podcast-less-chatty-mode-is-now-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-19T03:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets/2026/08/19/tired-of-waze-talking-over-your-podcast-less-chatty-mode-is-now-in-malaysia/231868"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Waze users in Malaysia can now enjoy a new \"Less Chatty\" mode designed to reduce interruptions while driving. This feature, part of a recent Waze update, aims to limit voice prompts during navigation while still providing essential information such as hazards, turns, and lane changes. Users can enable the \"Less Chatty\" mode by tapping the sound icon and selecting the option. It is accessible through Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and ordinary smartphone use. Unlike the existing \"Only alerts\" mode, \"Less Chatty\" retains some navigation guidance, making it ideal for those already familiar with their route and listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Other recent Waze updates include personalized navigation, Gemini-powered features, and an improved motorcycle mode, which considers two-wheeler shortcuts and restrictions, as well as specific motorcycle hazards. Taxi and audiobook modes are also being introduced to cater to different user needs. Additionally, Waze is rolling out a Gemini-powered conversational reporting feature, allowing users to report issues like traffic jams, hazards, or road closures using natural voice commands. Users can also suggest map updates, such as road closures or incorrect addresses, which are verified by local map editors before implementation. Finally, a new Gemini-powered destination search feature enables users to request nearby places with conversational queries like finding an open coffee shop before starting navigation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — If you use Waze for your normal day-to-day drive, you probably don’t need it constant...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}