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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael Liedtke

Google Maps is set for a huge overhaul. What will its two billion users think?

One of the cars that Google uses to periodically to photograph the millions of destinations covered in its digital maps - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Google Maps is set for a significant overhaul, relying more heavily on artificial intelligence to guide its two billion users worldwide. The major redesign, unveiled on Thursday, is powered by Google's Gemini technology and introduces two new AI features to the popular digital mapping service.

A key component of this update is "Ask Maps," an advanced tool that expands upon conversational abilities introduced last November. This feature will offer personalised suggestions, such as identifying nearby device charging stations, cafes with shorter queues, or generating comprehensive multi-stop road trip itineraries.

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