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Gemini app expands Google Maps Personal Intelligence, replacing Deep Think
Besides coming to Android Auto this week, Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app is also expanding its Google Maps integration.
Trump says he called Google to rename Atlantic Ocean
President Donald Trump continues to raise renaming various bodies of water to include “America.” While at a rally in South Carolina, he said he called Google CEO Sundar Pichai to rename the Atlantic Ocean because they were “really great with the lake,” referencing when Google Maps relabelled the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America.”
Google Maps on CarPlay rolling out Gemini when navigating
Google Maps in CarPlay now lets you access Gemini when using navigation for a conversational driving experience.
A Man Was Scrolling Google Maps—Then He Noticed Google Maps Staring Back at Him
The physical forces beneath this eerie floating “eye” in Argentina are even stranger than the shape itself.
I changed these hidden Google Maps settings; now my Android Auto navigation is miles better
Small tweaks made every drive smoother
Google Maps on Android Auto is finally getting a speedometer that’s always on
Last week's bug was actually a feature
Google Maps rolling out Android Auto speed limits and speedometer that show even without navigation
While the speedometer has been hit or miss for some Android Auto users as of late, Google Maps is now...
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to Lake America, joining Google
Apple is following Google Maps, after President Donald Trump ordered the federal government to change the name of a Great Lake.
Trump Personally Bullying Apple to Make It ‘Lake America’
Google Maps has already surrendered on the president’s ridiculous name change, but he isn’t satisfied.
Google is getting flak for changing Lake Ontario name to Lake America
Canadian politicians are also scrubbing government websites that embed Google Maps to ensure the lake is labeled Lake Ontario.
Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order: 'It's official!'
Google Maps has updated Lake Ontario to “Lake America" for U.S. users following Trump’s executive order and the federal government’s official name change.
Google Maps adds 'Lake America' as Ford compares change to 'SNL' skit
"No one's going to call it Lake of America. It's been Lake Ontario for hundreds of years," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.
How Does Google Maps Know A Business Is Busy?
Google Maps can tell you how busy many businesses are. It's a convenient feature, to be sure, but how is the site able to provide that information?
Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings
The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.
Ask Maps in Google Maps rolling out Personal Intelligence, real-time transit, global launch
The Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat in Google Maps is getting a number of big updates today, including a global launch.
Man compares Waze and Google Maps and ends up realizing it's not even a debate as one is too far ahead
This software writer compared Waze and Google Maps, and his view there's a clear winner between these two hugely popular navigation apps
Apple Maps vs. Google Maps vs. Waze: Which CarPlay App Wins?
Which CarPlay navigation app deserves your dashboard? We test Google Maps' new 3D buildings directly against Waze and the iOS 27 Apple Maps.
Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users
Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving information to more users.
Google Maps "2026 Update" Now Rolling Out, Also Available on Android Auto and CarPlay
Immersive navigation started showing up for more users, though the availability is limited to some region, most of them in the United States
Android Auto is finally getting the Google Maps feature drivers have wanted
Google Maps on Android Auto gets a speedometer two years too late.
Google Maps on Android Auto finally gets up to speed with this Waze feature
Google Maps is finally rolling out a live speedometer to select Android Auto users, bringing a long-awaited mobile feature to the car screen.
A Quebecer noticed a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip; scientists have now confirmed it is a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater
In late 2023, amateur astronomer Joël Lapointe was doing something very ordinary: Mapping out forest roads for a summer road trip in Quebec. While zooming around northern regions on Google Maps, he spotted something that looked anything but ordinary.
How to Stop Google Maps From Displaying Your Home to Strangers
A straightforward privacy request to Google can remove your home from Street View entirely. Here's the step-by-step process.
Android Auto finally starts rolling out a speedometer in Google Maps
It’s anything but wide at this point, but we’re finally seeing signs of Android Auto rolling out support for a...
'This was one of the most arduous expeditions I've ever done': Scientists confirm that 15-mile-wide pit found on Google Maps is ancient meteor crater
Joël Lapointe was using Google Maps to plan a camping trail through Quebec's Côte-Nord region when he stumbled across a large indentation. Now, scientists have confirmed that the pit was indeed a meteor impact crater that dates back roughly 390 million years.
Google Maps appears to be rolling out ‘Immersive Navigation’ redesign – do you have it yet? [Poll]
Following its announcement back in March, Google Maps appears to be rolling out its “Immersive Navigation” redesign more broadly, but...
What Does The 'Z' Symbol Mean On Google Maps?
Of all the icons and symbols that you may come across in Google Maps, one that may confuse you is a recurring "Z" symbol. Here's what it means.
I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter
Google Maps finally feels more proactive
Google Maps rumored to undergo its biggest evolution yet
Google Maps may soon be able to order food for you.
Google Maps may soon expand beyond restaurant suggestions to actually placing your order
Ask Maps is getting ready to expand from just recommending restaurants to actually placing orders for you.
I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful
A hidden Maps trick worth turning on
Pinned SEO Expands Nationally as a Leader in Google Business Profile Ranking and AI Search Optimization
Businesses across the United States are turning to Pinned.co for Google Maps rankings, AI Search Optimization, and long-term organic growth. VANCOUVER, WA / ACCESS Newswire / June 1, 2026 / Pinned SEO, a nationally recognized digital marketing agency ...
Outscraper Sees Continued Growth in Use of Its Google Maps Scraper for Business Intelligence Needs
Outscraper has announced increased adoption of its Google Maps Scraper as more agencies, marketers, and researchers use automated tools to collect publicly available business data from Google Maps. Outscraper Sees Continued Growth in Use of Its Google Maps Scraper for Business Intelligence Needs Outscraper has announced increased adoption of its Google Maps Scraper as more agencies, marketers, and researchers use automated tools to collect publicly available business data from Google Maps. Ancho
The Best Android Auto Apps You're Probably Not Using
Android Auto has more to offer than just Spotify and Google Maps. There's a whole range of apps that you can use in your car. Here are a few of our favorites.
Android Auto gets a fresh take on Google Maps navigation, teases more Gemini at the Android Show
The Show revealed everything you can expect from Android Auto.
I stopped using Google Maps on Android Auto and switched to an app that actually works
Google Maps isn't the only fish in the pond.
Google Maps has a big problem, and it's getting worse in 2026
Local discovery feels more like advertising, making it difficult to find trustworthy results
Tim Cook Calls Apple Maps Launch His 'First Really Big Mistake' as CEO
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has named the botched 2012 launch of Apple Maps as his "first really big mistake" in the role, according to a Bloomberg report covering the town hall meeting that was held Tuesday with his recently announced successor, John Ternus. The Maps app launched with mislabeled landmarks, faulty directions, and a user experience that fell well short of Google Maps at the time.
Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI
Generative AI is being infused into Google's popular feature within Maps.
Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI
Gemini can now create captions when users are looking to share a photo or video.
I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
Tired: tokens. Wired: tacos.
Small Business Tech News: Google Maps Gets A Big AI Upgrade
AI takes over Google Maps, TikTok is helping small businesses advertise, AI hacking is better than humans.
Google Maps could soon get a long-overdue upgrade that replaces WhatsApp and Google Messages for location ...
Sharing your location has never felt this simple and fast.
This Google Maps update could change how you share your location
The new method is simpler and more obvious.
Google Maps Is Getting A Huge Update With Immersive 3D Maps And AI
The new “Immersive Navigation” mode is billed as the most significant update to driving directions in Maps in over a decade.
Google Maps receives major upgrade with 'Ask Maps' AI feature and 3D redesign
Google says this is its biggest Maps update in over a decade.
Gemini Is Now Your Permanent Passenger in Google Maps
Hopefully it doesn't hallucinate directions.
Google Maps Adds Gemini AI-Powered 'Ask Maps' Feature and 3D Immersive Navigation
Google today added Gemini AI to Google Maps, enabling a new Ask Maps feature. Gemini in maps can answer complex, real-world questions that Google says "a map could never answer before".
Google Maps gets its biggest navigation redesign in a decade, plus more AI
Google Maps is about to get more chatty and immersive.
Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface
“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf.
Google Maps is getting an AI 'Ask Maps' feature and upgraded 'immersive' navigation
The tech giant says the "Immersive Navigation" launch is the biggest update to Maps in over a decade.
Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions
Maps is now the latest Google service to receive a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the driving experience headlining the update.
‘Immersive Navigation’ is the biggest Google Maps driving update in a decade
Google Maps is giving its driving experience the “biggest update in over a decade” with Immersive Navigation that redesigns visuals...
Google Maps ‘limited view’ now hides reviews, images for signed-out users
Google Maps is more than just a navigation app, as it contains a treasure trove of data about locations across...
Google Maps reportedly prepping car icon and color picker for Android Auto
The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom...
Android Auto will finally get this beloved Google Maps feature
It hopefully opens the door to even more options, too
How to share your estimated arrival time on iPhone and Android
ETA sharing on Apple Maps and Google Maps keeps contacts updated automatically while you drive safely. Learn step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Android.
Google Maps in Gemini just got way smarter at finding your next favorite spot
Google has upgraded Gemini’s local search by putting Google Maps front and center, serving visual maps, cards, and review highlights.
Waze may be finally catching up to Google Maps with this highly-requested feature
Waze has reportedly started testing support for traffic lights, a feature users have been wanting for many years.
Google Maps Quietly Added This Long-Overdue Feature for Drivers
Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google Maps' senior product manager, the new feature auto-detects your parked location even if you don't use the parking pin function, saves it for up to 48 hours, and then automatically removes it once you start driving again. Saving your parking spot in Maps isn't a new ability in itself.
Gemini is getting a ChatGPT-flavored tweak and new Maps features
Experimenting with the latest Google app beta, we managed to get a look at some new Gemini features, including handy Google Maps integration.