By @CNET
Publication Date: 2026-01-29 14:30:00
If you’re constantly on the move — like navigating an unfamiliar city while traveling or, if you’re like me, squeezing in a few dog walks between meetings every work day — Google just made Maps more useful and hands-off. Gemini in navigation, previously limited to driving, is now available for walking and cycling.
Read also: I Tried Google Maps’ New Gemini Feature, and It Was a Surprisingly Helpful AI Assistant.
Google describes Gemini in navigation as “like talking to a friend in the passenger seat,” and that idea translates surprisingly well when you’re on foot or on a bike, too. Instead of tapping at your phone, you can now ask conversational questions out loud while navigating and get real-time, context-aware answers based on Google Maps’ data.
For walkers, Gemini effectively doubles as a personal tour guide. While exploring a neighborhood, you can ask questions like, “What neighborhood am I in?” or “What are the top-rated restaurants nearby?” Gemini will surface…
