Waze Invites Users To Reminisce Through The Retro Mode Feature In Its App

JAKARTA - Google's navigation application, Waze has just added a nostalgic feel between the 70's, 80's and 90's to its map display.

The new limited-time feature called Retro Mode allows users to change the mood of their navigation by heading to a different decade.

Retro Mode is a way to completely overhaul the look of the Waze app and take users back in time. Users can change the look and sound of the Waze app to match the decade they miss the most, between the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

If users turn to the '70s, they'll hear navigation instructions from the eccentric DJ and change the look of their vehicle in the Waze app into a retro VW-style bus. This mode also changes the mood of Waze to a lava lamp style.

Meanwhile, when the user selects the 80s, an aerobics instructor for the navigator and a sleek striped sports car is displayed, along with a boombox mood-set.

Lastly, if you choose the 90s theme, it will turn the Waze app into a desktop PC while the vehicle will turn into a classic SUV. With a 90s theme, users will get hints from 90s pop stars.

Users can also mix eras with each other. Where they can choose a 90s PC atmosphere with red sports cars and 70s DJs. The voices sound really good and have their own quirks, which can keep one entertained on the road.

Melansie The Verge, Monday, April 18, Waze has also partnered with TuneIn to bring 90s music to users in the US while syncing with the app. While users in the UK get 70s and 80s tracks to play while driving in France.

How to Enable Retro Mode on Waze

1. Open Waze on your Device.

2. In the lower right corner, tap My Waze.

3. In the menu that appears, tap Drive with 80s.

4. From there, you can tap on each option and choose between several car looks, moods, and sounds. As mentioned, feel free to mix and match between decades. After that tap Done.

5. Once you have selected a theme, you will see it the next time you drive.

Although it looks interesting, unfortunately this feature will not last long in the application. Waze says this feature will only be around until mid-May, which means after that, the navigation app will return to its normal modern mode.