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Google is adding Gemini AI-powered tools to Maps
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant into more of its software suite, announcing several new features for Google Maps.
Anna Washenko10.31.2024
Google Maps now lets you reserve a parking spot inside the app
Starting today, Google users can book parking spots directly within Maps and Search. The feature comes courtesy of a partnership between Google and SpotHero.
Igor Bonifacic10.08.2024
Google Maps will flag businesses with potentially fake reviews
Google also removes the fradulent reviews.
Sarah Fielding09.26.2024Google Maps will show you where to enter your destination
Google Maps and Waze are getting updates.
Sarah Fielding07.31.2024
Google Maps' speedometer finally comes to iOS and CarPlay
Google Maps is finally bringing the speedometer, along with the speed limit indicator, to iPhone users and CarPlay.
Cristina Alexander07.09.2024
Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation
Google just announced that it's expanding the Circle to Search feature to include translating from one language to another. The search giant also revealed an AI-centric update to Maps.
Lawrence Bonk03.27.2024
Google starts a limited test of generative AI tools in Maps
Google has implemented an early access generative AI feature to Maps that allows users to speak to the app using conversational language. You can use the tool to discover new places along your route or just when exploring a new town.
Lawrence Bonk02.01.2024
Google Maps finally adds Waze's in-tunnel navigation feature
Google has finally copied the homework of its other GPS app Waze, adding support for Bluetooth beacons so you can navigate in tunnels or other satellite dead zones.
Steve Dent01.16.2024
Android Auto will soon let Google Maps see EV battery levels and tell you where to charge your vehicle
The feature is coming to the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning soon.
Sarah Fielding01.09.2024Google Maps will let you store your location on your phone instead of the cloud
It also has new data deletion features.
Sarah Fielding12.12.2023Google Maps adds collaborative lists and new transit search customizations
Plus, respond to reviews with AI-created emojis.
Sarah Fielding11.15.2023
Apple and Google disable live traffic maps in Israel and Gaza
Both Google and Apple reportedly deactivated the feature to comply with a request from the Israel Defense Forces.
Mariella Moon10.24.2023
Google rolls out more accessibility features for Maps, Search and Assistant
Google has unveiled several more accessibility minded features for Maps, Search and Assistant.
Kris Holt10.17.2023
Google's new sustainability APIs can estimate solar, pollutant and pollen production
Google will officially unveil a trio of new sustainability APIs for business at the Cloud Next conference tomorrow, learn more about them today.
Andrew Tarantola08.28.2023
Google Search can now help detect skin conditions and show how clothes look on AI models
Other search updates include Lens identifying skin abnormalities, more places to try Immersive View and more.
Sarah Fielding06.14.2023
Google AI can now answer your questions about uncaptioned images
Google's AI can not only describe images with no captions, but answer questions.
Jon Fingas05.18.2023
Google Maps is expanding Immersive View to routes
Google Maps is expanding the Immersive View format it revealed last year to an important part of the app: routes. When you look for directions in Google Maps on iOS and Android in select cities, you'll see a more detailed view of the route.
Kris Holt05.10.2023
Google Maps will help you navigate US national parks
It will use community contributions to offer more information about trails and key attractions.
Mariella Moon04.12.2023Google Maps Search with Live View is coming to Barcelona, Dublin and Madrid
Google is expanding the availability of Search with Live, a feature within Maps, to more cities, including Barcelona and Dublin, over the next few months.
Igor Bonifacic02.08.2023
Google's higher-resolution driving maps will premiere in the Polestar 3
Google is now offering ultra-detailed driving maps, and they'll debut in the Polestar 3.
Jon Fingas01.05.2023