<2> Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface
<3> Revolutionizing Navigation with AI-Powered Conversations
<4> Google has been working on integrating its Gemini AI technology into various products, and the latest addition is the Google Maps app on mobile devices. The new feature, called “Ask Maps,” allows users to ask Gemini questions about locations and even plan trips on their behalf.
<5> How Does it Work?
<6> Ask Maps is a conversational interface that uses Gemini to understand and respond to user queries. When you open the Google Maps app, you’ll see a new “Ask Maps” button at the bottom of the screen. Tap on it, and you’ll be taken to a chat interface where you can ask Gemini questions about locations, such as:
<7> What are the opening hours of this restaurant?
<8> How far is this store from my current location?
<9> Can you recommend a good restaurant near my hotel?
<10> Gemini will respond with accurate and relevant information, and you can even ask follow-up questions to get more details. For example, if you ask Gemini to recommend a good restaurant near your hotel, it might suggest a few options along with their addresses, phone numbers,