It was going to happen eventually; Gemini AI is making its way toGoogle Maps.
This will give Maps two major capabilities: curating your activities and answering your queries.
Suppose your friend is in town, and they message you to link up.
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The list will provide all the important details, such as business hours and pricing.
you’re free to always modify your prompt and have it generate new lists.
Suppose you spot a place from the list you want to visit.
Clicking on it previously gave you its details and a long list of reviews you could scroll through.
Now, the Gemini Assistant on Google Maps will summarize all the reviews posted about the establishment.
Google Maps can also talk to you like a regular AI assistant does.
Does it have outdoor seating?
or What is the atmosphere like?
and have it answer all your queries in real-time.
The features above will roll out in the U.S. on Android and iOS this week.
Those sick of seeingAI recently being stuffed everywherewill not be happy about these updates.
But, of course, Google had to inject thegreatest app of all timewith its AI chatbot.
This update also includes a few navigation-based changes.
This should save the effort of manually looking those up.
Google will now be better at letting you know about upcoming lane merges when youre out driving.
It claims itll help you spot crosswalks and road signs with its enhanced navigation.
Youll also be able to see and report weather disruptions, such as flooding and unplowed or foggy roads.
This one is coming right in time for the winter months ahead.
Google is also introducing arrival guidance in its new updates.
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