Waze now supports hands-free navigation, motorcycle mode

Taking a page from its Android Auto counterpart, Waze for Android and iOS now supports hands-free navigation via voice commands. In the US, UK, and Canada, drivers can now initiate hands-free mode simply by saying "Ok Waze" and naming a destination. Traffic jams can also be reported using voice commands. The list of supported regions is likely to grow in the coming months.

Another new feature added to Waze in the latest update concerns motorcyclists. The new motorcycle mode allows Waze to guide riders through routes otherwise unavailable to car ...