By Charles Singh
Publication Date: 2026-03-16 21:52:00
March 16, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ET
- Google Maps is introducing two new features powered by its Gemini AI models.
- The “Ask Maps” feature allows users to ask complex questions for personalized recommendations and information.
- “Immersive Navigation” provides a detailed 3D view of routes, including buildings, lanes and traffic signs.
Google Maps just got a major upgrade that could make the world’s most popular navigation app even better.
The navigation app is introducing two big new features that can make its directions more informative and adaptable. Google is “fundamentally changing what a map can do” by using Gemini models to make navigation experiences more intuitive and even conversational, says a release from Google’s blog, The Keyword.
Here’s how Google has improved Maps to make it more useful for drivers.
Google Maps’ new Ask Maps feature answers questions
Google is officially introducing Ask Maps, a feature that allows drivers to ask “complex, real-world questions a map could never answer…
