It would happen eventually; Gemini AI is making its way to Google Maps. This will give Maps two major features: organizing your activities and responding to your queries.

Let’s say your friend is in town and messages you to connect. To alleviate the pressure of being the perfect host, you can now ask Google Maps for “things to do in New York at night with friends” and ask it to select and present a list of places that seem most suitable at your invitation. The listing will provide all the important details, such as opening hours and prices. You can always edit your prompt and have it generate new lists.

Let’s say you spot a place on the list that you want to visit. Clicking on it previously gave you its details and a long list of reviews that you could scroll through. Now the Gemini Assistant on Google Maps will summarize all reviews posted about the business. So you can save time by reading people’s sentiments in a few lines at the top of the page.

Google Maps can also talk to you like a typical AI assistant does. You will now see a question box where you can ask questions about a location, such as “Does it have parking?” » “Is there outdoor seating?” or “What’s the atmosphere?” and have him answer all your questions in real time. This is meant to save you from having to go through a bar’s information page or, even worse, scroll through reviews to get an answer to your query.

The above features will be rolling out this week in the US on Android and iOS. The company says review summaries and the ability to ask detailed questions about locations will also be available in Google Search “in the coming months.”

To clarify, Gemini results on Google Maps will be the same as if you asked Gemini on its app. The only big update is that the AI ​​assistant will now live on Maps, so you won’t have to switch between apps. Those who are tired of seeing AI has recently been stuffed everywhere will not be happy with these updates. But of course Google had to inject the the best app ever with its AI chatbot.

This update also includes some navigation-based changes. Now when you enter your destination, you’ll instantly see all the major landmarks, attractions, scenic spots, and restaurants along the way. This should avoid having to search for them manually.

Google will now be better able to notify you of upcoming lane merges while you are driving. It claims it will help you spot pedestrian crossings and road signs with its “enhanced navigation.” You will also be able to see and report weather disturbances, such as flooding and unplowed or foggy roads. This one arrives just in time for the winter months to come.

Google is also introducing arrival guidance in its new updates. Arrival guidance is intended to ensure that the route from your parking space to the door of your destination is set. It will tell you where to park, remind you to save your parking so you don’t forget it, and once parked, provide walking directions to the entrance of your destination.

The feature to explore your route in advance, see and report weather hazards, and arrival guidance will begin rolling out globally to Android and iOS this week. Expect to see the improved navigation functionality on Android and iOS next month in more than 30 U.S. metros, with “plans to expand to more locations over time.”