Google announced a major update to Google Maps that integrates its Gemini artificial intelligence models to transform how users explore places and navigate routes. The company said the update represents its biggest navigation overhaul in more than a decade, introducing a conversational search experience called Ask Maps alongside a redesigned driving interface known as Immersive Navigation.
The new Ask Maps feature lets users ask complex real-world questions and receive personalized recommendations directly in the map interface. Instead of manually searching through reviews and listings, users can ask conversational questions about locations, activities or travel plans and receive curated suggestions…