I’d like to suggest support for Live Notifications / Live Activities integration for Waze on both Android and iOS.

With the release of Android 16 QPR2, Google has introduced the Live Notifications API, giving developers the ability to display persistent, real-time updates directly in the notification shade, lock screen, status bar, and other system surfaces. Samsung’s rollout of One UI 8.5 also appears to expand support for these experiences on Galaxy devices. On iOS, Apple already offers similar functionality through Live Activities and the Dynamic Island.

Waze is one of the best real-time navigation and traffic apps available, which makes it an ideal candidate for this type of integration.

Some useful implementations could include:
• Current ETA with live countdown updates
• Next turn information and lane guidance
• Hazard, police, crash, and traffic alerts
• Trip progress and arrival updates
• Quick report buttons directly from the live notification
• Background navigation status without needing to reopen the app
• Better integration with wearables, lock screens, and Always-On Displays

This would make navigation feel more modern, reduce the need to constantly reopen the app, and improve safety by allowing users to glance at important information without interacting heavily with their phone while driving.

Since both Android and iOS now provide the framework for richer live navigation experiences, this feels like the right time for Waze to adopt it.