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Google Maps shows non-existent Greater Manchester CAZ alert; fix on the way
technology10 days ago

Google Maps shows non-existent Greater Manchester CAZ alert; fix on the way

A number of Google Maps route searches into Greater Manchester showed a false Clean Air Zone warning, including a claimed daily charge for non-compliant vehicles, despite the CAZ being scrapped. Google says the issue is known and a fix is being rolled out; the alert only appears for routes starting outside GM and did not appear in other map apps. The warning referenced an older 2021 article, and GM officials emphasized the CAZ plans were abandoned in favor of cleaner transport investments.

via BBC|
#bug-fix#clean-air-zone#false-alert
Google Maps Adds EV Route Planning to Android Auto
technology11 days ago

Google Maps Adds EV Route Planning to Android Auto

Google Maps is bringing native EV route planning to Android Auto, allowing users to select their car make/model to predict battery use, plan charging stops, and set a preferred arrival state of charge. The feature uses AI energy models plus real-time Maps data (traffic, elevation, weather) and auto-updates SOC during a trip, though initial SOC must be entered manually since it doesn’t connect directly to the vehicle. It launches with support for 350 models across at least 15 brands.

via InsideEVs|
#android-auto#charging-stops#electric-vehicles
Gemini AI powers Google Maps' biggest navigation upgrade in a decade
technology27 days ago

Gemini AI powers Google Maps' biggest navigation upgrade in a decade

Google Maps unveils its biggest navigation upgrade in more than ten years, powered by Gemini AI. The new Ask Maps feature provides conversational, real‑world answers and route suggestions, while Immersive Navigation adds 3D visuals, improved audio directions, and smarter trade-offs for alternate routes. The update rolls out today in the U.S. and will reach more Android and iOS devices, CarPlay, Android Auto, and compatible vehicles in the coming months.

via PhoneArena|
#3d-maps#ask-maps#gemini-ai
Google Maps Rolls Out AI-Powered Immersive Navigation and 'Ask Maps' Update
technology28 days ago

Google Maps Rolls Out AI-Powered Immersive Navigation and 'Ask Maps' Update

Google Maps has released its biggest update in over a decade, turning the app into an AI-powered travel companion with Immersive Navigation (enhanced road details and see-through 3D renderings) and Ask Maps (natural, context-aware directions and place questions) powered by Gemini AI; rolling out in the US for iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google-built cars, potentially shaking up competition with Waze and Apple Maps.

via supercarblondie.com|
#ask-maps#gemini-ai#google-maps
Google Maps unveils Immersive Navigation with Gemini-powered 3D driving view
technology28 days ago

Google Maps unveils Immersive Navigation with Gemini-powered 3D driving view

Google announced a sweeping Maps update featuring Immersive Navigation, a new 3D driving view that renders buildings, streets, and terrain with smart zooms and lane guidance to reduce guesswork; Gemini handles the spatial understanding behind the feature, while 'Ask Maps' adds an on-map AI assistant for finding places. The update also highlights entrances and nearby parking, supports hands-free navigation, and is rolling out today to eligible Android and iOS devices in the US with CarPlay/Android Auto expansion coming later, marking Google Maps' biggest navigation upgrade in a decade.

via Android Central|
#ai-assistant#ask-maps#gemini
Google Maps Rolls Out Gemini AI for Ask Maps and 3D Immersive Navigation
technology29 days ago

Google Maps Rolls Out Gemini AI for Ask Maps and 3D Immersive Navigation

Google Maps now includes Gemini AI-powered Ask Maps, letting users ask real-world questions (for example, locating a lit public tennis court tonight) and generate tailored itineraries from data on 300 million+ places. It also introduces Immersive Navigation, a major update with a 3D view that highlights road details like lanes, traffic signals, and stop signs, based on Gemini’s analysis of Street View and aerial imagery. Ask Maps rolls out in the U.S. and India on iOS/Android (desktop coming soon), while Immersive Navigation starts in the U.S. today with plans for broader availability in the coming months.

via MacRumors|
#3d-view#ask-maps#gemini-ai
Gemini Takes the Wheel as Google's Maps Gets an AI Copilot
technology29 days ago

Gemini Takes the Wheel as Google's Maps Gets an AI Copilot

Google is reconfiguring Maps around its Gemini AI to add an in-car conversational assistant via Ask Maps, using vast location data and Personal Intelligence to tailor results; it also introduces a 3D Immersive Navigation overhaul with clearer road features and final-mile details, rolling out on Android and iOS in the US and India, with desktop and CarPlay/Android Auto support arriving later.

via Gizmodo|
#ask-maps#gemini#google-maps
Google Maps cleared to operate in South Korea under new security rules
technology1 month ago

Google Maps cleared to operate in South Korea under new security rules

South Korea’s transport ministry granted conditional approval for Google Maps to export detailed mapping data, requiring data processing on domestic servers, local hosting, government clearance, and security controls (including blurring sensitive areas) along with a compliance officer; this ends a decades-long ban that previously blocked walking and driving directions and signals a shift that could boost Maps’ competitiveness against local rivals and aid foreign visitors.

via Financial Times|
#data-export#google-maps#maps-data
Navigate Smarter: 10 Practical Google Maps Tricks
technology2 months ago

Navigate Smarter: 10 Practical Google Maps Tricks

This Lifehacker guide bundles 10 Google Maps tips to tailor routing, save data, and boost privacy: double-check route options before leaving, use offline maps, set your vehicle type (including EV charging), link music services for in-app playback, view accessibility details, use watch-friendly directions and Live View for walking, hide your Maps profile, delete or auto-delete history, enable incognito mode, and save favorites in shareable lists—though features can vary by region and may not always be perfect.

via Lifehacker|
#accessibility-features#google-maps#navigation-tips
Google Maps in Gemini Gets Smarter and More Visual
technology3 months ago

Google Maps in Gemini Gets Smarter and More Visual

Google's Gemini app has received a major update that enhances local search by prioritizing visual maps and detailed place cards with photos, ratings, and review highlights, making it easier for users to find nearby spots quickly. The update, rolling out to English users on mobile and desktop, replaces plain text lists with a more intuitive, visual interface featuring emoji-style pins and comprehensive place cards, improving the discovery experience.

via Android Authority|
#gemini#google-maps#local-search