Google Maps continues to evolve as a powerful navigation and discovery tool thanks to artificial intelligence. The search giant has introduced updates that leverage AI to help you better plan trips, make eco-friendly choices, and discover fun local activities. Let’s explore these new capabilities.
Immerse Yourself in Routes with Stunning 3D Views
Immersive View for routes provides a unique way to preview journeys by car, foot or bike in stunning 3D. See your whole route from start to finish to help decide when to leave based on traffic patterns and weather. Developers can also create custom immersive experiences with Photorealistic 3D Tiles. This newest addition to Google Maps Platform was announced at Google I/O.
Orient Yourself in Unfamiliar Places with Lens in Maps
Google Lens in Maps, previously called Search with Live View, helps you quickly get your bearings using AI and augmented reality. Just tap the Lens icon and point your phone to reveal useful information about nearby transit stations, restaurants, shops and more in 50+ cities globally.
Upcoming navigation improvements make routes feel more lifelike. More realistic 3D buildings help you orient yourself, especially downtown, while improved lane guidance assists with tricky highway maneuvers. These enhanced details start rolling out in 12 countries in the coming months.
Power Up Your Electric Vehicle Journeys
Searching for EV charging stations now displays compatibility, charging speed and real-time availability data to help you easily find the optimal station. These updates aid EV drivers globally on iOS and Android by providing actionable insights via Google Maps and the Places API.
Discover the World Through Photos
Searching for terms like “animal latte art” displays photo results that match your query, generated by analyzing billions of Google Maps photos with AI. You can scroll through, tap for info and navigate to each location. Thematic recommendations like “anime” or “art exhibitions” also inspire local exploration.
Google Maps’ latest AI-powered enhancements help you explore the world around you in new and immersive ways. With stunning 3D views, augmented reality guidance, evocative imagery and richer details, Maps makes travel planning, navigation and discovery more intuitive.