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Google Maps Launches AI-Powered Screenshot Scanning for iOS Users

The new feature, powered by Gemini AI, identifies and saves location information from screenshots, streamlining travel planning with both auto-scan and manual import options.

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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 iPhone screenshots for location details, saving them to a dedicated 'Screenshots' list within the app.
  • The functionality is currently available for iOS users in US English, with Android support planned for future updates.
  • Users can enable auto-scan by granting photo access or manually upload screenshots to maintain privacy controls.
  • The feature offers a review interface where users can confirm or discard detected locations before saving them.
  • This addition is part of Google's broader push to integrate AI into travel tools, complementing features like itinerary planning and hotel price tracking.