Google Maps taps Gemini AI
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On Wednesday, Google rolled out a bunch of updates to its Maps app that promise to use its Gemini chatbot to make navigating places just a little easier. The big one: You can now converse with Gemini right in the Google Maps app to ask for nearby restaurants, available EV chargers along your route or what have you.
Google will add its artificial intelligence-powered assistant Gemini into Google Maps, making it possible for drivers to get answers to more complex questions.
According to Google, Gemini will be able to locate virtually any destination, including restaurants, hotels, and movie theaters, and automatically suggest the fastest route. It will
Cars with Google built-in are getting a new Google Maps feature that will tailor navigation based on the lane you're driving in.
In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared entirely from Google Maps on Android. Launching Google Maps driving directions on Android, no longer shows a black bar at ...
Google announced 10 new updates for Google Maps in India, including Gemini integration and proactive alerts, available for Android and iOS users.
Google Maps rolls out 10 AI-powered features in India, including conversational driving, proactive traffic alerts, local tips, enhanced navigation and more.