More nostalgic drivers will have an extra reason to use it. waze in the coming weeks. This traffic and navigation app announced the launch this Tuesday (12) retro modewhen enabled, it replaces the service’s instruction voice with language and slang options from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
The innovation lets you ride while listening to the app’s cues inspired by a DJ’s voice. 70s, e.g. for now eightiesthose who miss, while the instructions come with the voice of an aerobics teacher 90s may prefer narration by a pop diva.
Service users also have three thematic moods to choose from: Bacana, Supimpa and Prafrentex. Another customizable element inspired by the past is the vehicle – representing the 70s, the Kombi is a sports car from the 1970s. 80s and a classic 90s SUV.
According to Anasofia Sánchez Juárez, Waze’s manager in Latin America, Retro Mode is designed for the millennial generation, which currently represents the majority of users aged 26 to 41. “Our goal with this activation is to celebrate those memories and connect us even more with the drivers,” the manager said.
Partnership with TuneIn
In some countries, the GPS application also includes a partnership with audio streaming TuneInLets you listen to themed radio stations with songs from past yearslike options Hit Music 70s, 80s Live and 90’s Hit. They are set in the navigation system itself after synchronizing the music player.
OMWaze retro audio It can be activated by tapping the “Ride in the 70s, 80s or 90s” heading in the “My Waze” menu. The experience is only available in the app, not in the web version of the platform.
Source: Tec Mundo
