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Google Maps Launches AI-Powered Screenshot Scanning for iOS

The new Gemini AI feature identifies and saves locations from screenshots, simplifying travel planning for iPhone users, with Android support planned for the future.

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Google Maps uses Gemini AI to extract location data from screenshots.
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Overview

  • Google Maps' new feature uses Gemini AI to scan screenshots for location details and save them to a dedicated Screenshots list in the app.
  • iPhone users must grant photo access to enable automatic scanning or manually upload screenshots for review and saving.
  • The feature is currently available for iOS users in US English, with plans to roll it out to Android in a future update.
  • Saved locations appear on the map and can be accessed through the You tab, offering users an organized travel planning tool.
  • This launch highlights Google's broader push to integrate AI into its products while raising questions about privacy and user control over personal data.