In the past, Google Maps would struggle with hyper-specific questions like “where can I charge my phone without having to ...

Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf.

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For years, Google Maps has been able to surface nearby coffee shops and provide turn-by-turn navigation. What it couldn't do was answer complex questions that blend ...

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Immersive Navigation, meanwhile, will show the buildings and landmarks around you in 3D. Google calls it the biggest Maps update in over a decade.