What you need to know
- Waze introduces a new “Customize Drive” experience accessed from the left menu.
- This allows users to easily change the theme of the app and choose navigation voices from a multitude of personalities.
- Waze is also introducing a new Zodiac experience that matches a driver’s zodiac sign with cute icons and related quips.
Waze is one of the most popular navigation apps. The reason is not only its great features and navigation capabilities, but also the fun themes and personalities that users can apply to the app to reduce the monotonous driving experience. Waze is now introducing a new ‘Customize Your Drive’ hub where you can access a wide variety of themes and personalities all in one place.
The new hub is accessible through the Waze menu and features a variety of themed rows for users to choose from, including celebrities like Christina Aguilera, Kehlani, and Boy George. Waze will also introduce additional partners to the hub. That said, you can expect more themes and customization options in the future.
In addition to these options, Waze also introduces a new Zodiac theme. This is for people who are into astrology and want their driving experience to match their zodiac sign. Users can choose from a variety of mood his icons and in-app rides to suit their sign. The app reads your horoscope while giving you directions in case you want a better idea of how your day is going. You can also expect some fun little banter about signs.
The Drive customization feature is currently rolling out in the US and will roll out to other regions in the future (according to Waze’s horoscope). The new Zodiac experience is also available from Drive Customization in the US, but in regions without the new hub, Zodiac can be accessed using his Waze menu on the left.
