Overview
- Drivers can talk naturally to plan routes, chain multi‑step requests, check EV chargers, share ETA on Android, and add Calendar events without leaving Maps.
- Landmark‑based guidance uses Maps data on roughly 250 million places cross‑referenced with Street View to say things like “turn right after the Thai Siam Restaurant,” now rolling out in the U.S. on Android and iOS.
- Maps will proactively alert users to closures and traffic jams even when not navigating, with those notifications rolling out now in the U.S. on Android, and voice reporting of incidents is supported.
- Lens built with Gemini lets users point the camera at nearby shops, restaurants, or landmarks and ask conversational questions, rolling out later this month in the U.S. on Android and iOS.
- Conversational navigation begins reaching Android and iOS in the coming weeks where Gemini is available, Android Auto support follows, and separate code analysis suggests Google may soon remove the option to switch back to legacy Assistant.