"Now, when users search for places in Maps like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they'll see a new "know before you go" tips section that will surface important information about the place. For instance, it might tell users the best way to book a reservation, what secret menu items are, what the best place to park is, and more. Users can click on each tip to get more information."
"Additionally, the company announced that EV drivers can now see how many chargers will likely be available once they arrive at their destination by searching for "EV chargers" in Maps. Google is using AI to analyze historical and real-time charger availability to predict how many chargers are likely to be free upon arrival. EV charger availability predictions start rolling out next week on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in."
"As for the updated Explore tab, Google has made it easier and faster to find trending spots near you. Users can now swipe up to see trending and popular restaurants, activities, and sights nearby, such as a new cafe that just opened up or a quirky art gallery around the corner. The tech giant says it's now also easier to find curated lists from sources like Viator, Lonely Planet, and OpenTable, in addition to local influencers."
Google Maps introduces a Gemini-powered "know before you go" tips section that shows practical details for places like restaurants, hotels, and venues, including booking tips, secret menu items, and parking advice with tappable entries for more information. An updated Explore tab makes it easier to swipe up to discover trending and popular restaurants, activities, and sights and surfaces curated lists from Viator, Lonely Planet, OpenTable, and local influencers. EV drivers can search for "EV chargers" to see AI-driven predictions of likely charger availability based on historical and real-time data. EV predictions roll out on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, and users can leave reviews under nicknames while reviews remain tied to Google Accounts.
Read at TechCrunch
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]