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Title: Google Maps' Gemini integration will make hands-free navigation more
conversational

Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:09 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-maps-gemin...

Google has been replacing Assistant with Gemini across all its apps, and Maps
is the latest one getting an upgrade. The AI assistant will let you interact
with the app using natural conversation while you navigate the roads hands-
free. You can, for instance, ask it: "Is there a budget-friendly Japanese
restaurant along my route within a couple of miles?" And after it has
responded, you can keep on asking it follow-up questions, such as if a
specific restaurant has a parking space and what dishes are popular there.
Once you've decided on a place, you can simply tell Gemini: "Okay, let's go
there," to start navigating to it.

You'll also be able to ask Gemini to do random tasks while it's navigating
and without leaving the Maps app, such as adding events to your Calendar if
you allow it to connect to the app. In addition, Gemini will let you report
traffic disruptions, simply by saying "there's flooding ahead" or "I see an
accident." Gemini in Google Maps is rolling out over the next few weeks to
Android and iOS in all regions where Gemini is available. It's also coming to
Android Auto in the future.

In the US, Maps is getting more capabilities powered by the AI assistant. You
can now get directions that mention landmarks that are easy to spot. Instead
of saying "turn left in 500 feet," for example, Gemini will say "turn left
after the Thai Siam Restaurant." The landmark will also be highlighted in
Maps as a visual cue. This feature is now rolling out to both Android and iOS
devices. Maps will now proactively notify you of road disruptions on Android,
as well, even if you're not actively navigating. Finally, you'll be able to
use Lens with Gemini within the Maps app when it starts rolling out later
this month to Android and iOS. You simply have to tap on the camera in the
Maps search bar, point to an establishment and ask it questions about the
location, such as "What is this place and why is it popular?"

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-maps-gemin...
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