Gemini Comes to Google Maps With Insider Tips, Social Lists, and EV Tools

Google Maps adds AI-powered tips, social recommendations, reviewer privacy tools, and EV charger predictions to help travelers navigate the holiday rush.

Google Maps is rolling out four new features to help people navigate the holiday season chaos a little more smoothly this year.

The update centers on enriching the Maps experience through AI and socially powered intelligence. Gemini, the company’s AI model, has been embedded in Maps through a “Know before you go” overview for restaurants, hotels, and concert venues, providing tips on booking a reservation, the best menu items, and the closest parking.

Users can ask Gemini questions, and the chatbot will search for reviews on Maps and other online sources to find an answer. This will be available to users in the United States on both iOS and Android.

A beefed-up social layer

While Google hasn’t pushed back on ...