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Google Rolls Out Gemini-Powered ‘Ask Maps’ in U.S. and India

The rollout turns Maps into a chat-based planner that times trips with live signals.

Overview

  • Google says Ask Maps is now live for all users in the United States and India on Android and iOS.
  • The feature lets people tap Ask under the search bar and type or speak plain-English requests for routes, places, and multi-stop itineraries.
  • The chat view saves past questions so you can pick up where you left off, and it also lets you delete conversation history.
  • Recommendations draw on reviews, Popular Times, and event listings, and the tool can use the sun’s position to suggest photo spots or tell you when to leave for sunset.
  • Google says India-specific additions are planned, and desktop access is not available yet.