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Why it matters? Here’s a breakdown of the new features in Maps and how they work for you: Apple plans to turn Siri into a full AI chatbot to take on ChatGPT and Gemini A new AI-powered Siri is ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. New Google Maps features are always welcome around these parts, as I rarely leave the house without first ...

Google Maps is introducing AI-driven “Know Before You Go” tips for listings and updating the Explore tab with Trending spots. Google Maps will soon also predict EV charger availability when you arrive ...

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...

The feature was quietly rolled out recently and ushers in an era of landmark-based navigation. As Google noted, we’ve all heard “turn right in 500 feet,” but those distances can be hard to judge. This ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Google plans to add its AI assistant Gemini into Google Maps so drivers can ask complex questions and complete ...

What’s happened? Google Maps has announced a new feature that uses AI to guide drivers into the right lane. Why is this important? Live lane guidance marks a major leap forward in how Google Maps ...

Opal is being rolled out to 15 countries, including Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, and Colombia. Google has rolled out new upgrades to Opal, its low-code ...

Google’s move to shift Maps Timeline data from the web to local device storage has caused widespread backup issues. Many users report being unable to restore or access their Timeline data, with no ...