Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation

The tech giant says the "Immersive Navigation" launch is the biggest update to Maps in over a decade.

Google Maps Launches AI Conversational Search With Ask Maps

Google Maps launches Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature for local discovery in the U.S. and India, plus a navigation overhaul in the U.S.
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Gemini Rolls Out Ask Maps to Make Google Maps More Interactive

The feature allows users to interact conversationally with the app, finding places such as a charging station, or available tennis court. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart ...
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