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Google Brings Gemini to Maps in India With Proactive Summaries and New Safety Alerts

The phased rollout starts with conversational help plus traffic and safety tools limited to initial Indian cities.

Overview

  • Gemini in Maps will summarize reviews and web content, answer contextual queries, surface details like photos and parking, and connect with other apps, with availability coming to Android and iOS.
  • Proactive traffic alerts will automatically flag major disruptions and estimate added delay time, with India identified as the first market receiving the feature on Android.
  • Official speed limits will appear next to the in‑app speedometer, initially for users in Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad based on data from local traffic police.
  • Users will receive visual and audio warnings near accident‑prone areas as Google collaborates with government sources, with examples including Gurugram, Hyderabad and Chandigarh.
  • India‑specific updates include new two‑wheeler navigation icons and clearer hands‑free audio guidance for flyovers and diversions, with features rolling out in stages and no nationwide dates yet.