Google Maps gets major AI upgrade with new 'Ask Maps' and 3D navigation tools

undefined 17, 2026

Source: shopify

Google Maps is rolling out a major AI upgrade powered by Gemini, introducing features like “Ask Maps,” which lets users ask complex, personalized questions about places. The update uses data from hundreds of millions of locations and reviews to deliver tailored results. It also adds redesigned navigation with see-through buildings for better route awareness. The overhaul aims to make navigation more intuitive, conversational, and efficient, with rollout starting on mobile and expanding soon.

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