Waze removes Google Assistant from iOS due to ongoing issues

For the reason that integration of Google Assistant for Waze on iOS in 2020, iPhone customers have confronted ongoing points that the corporate has struggled to resolve for “over a 12 months,” Waze wrote in a put up, apologizing for the “extended inconvenience.” 

On Wednesday, the navigation app formally discontinued the function.

Many users had reported on Reddit that once they click on the microphone button and communicate, there isn’t any response, although Assistant appears to detect their voice. 

As a substitute, the corporate plans to introduce an “enhanced voice interplay resolution” someday within the close to future, as acknowledged in a latest announcement on the official discussion board. Waze has additionally been testing an AI-powered “Conversational Reporting” function since October 2024, permitting choose customers to report incidents utilizing their voice.

The timing of the change is sensible, as Google announced earlier this month that it’s transitioning extra customers from Assistant to Gemini. The tech big intends to part out Assistant on most cellular gadgets and in cellular app shops later this 12 months.

For now, Android customers will proceed to have the ability to use Google Assistant for Waze.