Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI

Gemini can now create captions when users are looking to share a photo or video.

Your Android Auto can now plan EV trips with AI-powered charging stops

Google has quietly solved one of EV ownership’s most persistent annoyances, fragmented trip planning across your phone and dashboard, by bringing smart, AI-driven charging route recommendations directly into Android Auto.

Apple finally takes the Google Maps route to ads in Maps

Apple is set to introduce paid placements in Apple Maps, letting businesses like restaurants and gyms buy prominent spots in search results, a bold pivot for a company that long prided itself on being ad-free.

Google Maps gets conversational AI and 3D navigation in one of its biggest update

Ask Maps a real question and get a real answer. Plus, 3D navigation that shows you the exit before you miss it and a Street View arrival preview.
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Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation

The tech giant says the “Immersive Navigation” launch is the biggest update to Maps in over a decade.

South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully

After years of appeals, Google has finally won approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea and provide proper Google Maps services in the country, including walking and real-time driving directions.

Google Maps tests hiding reviews and images unless you sign in

Google Maps’ new limited view mode restricts what users see when not signed in, hiding photos and reviews and prompting frequent login nudges in a quirky user experience shift.
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Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling

When you’re walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like “What neighborhood am I in?” or “What are top-rated restaurants nearby?”