Overview

• Google Maps' new Gemini AI feature scans user screenshots to extract travel-relevant details like location names and addresses.
• U.S. iPhone users can now use the feature by granting Google Maps access to their photo libraries or uploading screenshots manually for privacy control.
• The identified locations can be saved directly in the app or used as starting points for route planning via on-screen options.
• This feature aims to simplify travel planning by removing the need for manual lookups or memorizing place names from screenshots.
• Currently in its initial rollout phase, the feature is exclusive to U.S. iPhone users, with Android and broader regional availability planned in the future.