Google Maps Adds AI Features, New Recommendations, and Design Refresh

Google has announced several significant updates to the Google Maps platform, incorporating advanced AI tools for a better user experience. These enhancements provide more comprehensive at-a-glance information about locations, powered by Google AI.

Enhanced Location Information

The updated Google Maps now features photo highlights and reviews that summarize popular aspects of various locations. Using AI, the platform can identify specific restaurant food items, provide cost estimates, potential availability, and cater to dietary restrictions.

Improved Recommendations

Discovering useful recommendation lists from top sites and the Google Maps community is now more accessible in select cities across the U.S. and Canada. Users can search for a city and swipe to see curated lists of recommendations from locals. Lists such as Trending, Top, and Gems highlight must-visit locations when traveling. This feature is available in 40 cities this week, with more to follow.

New Customization Tools

Google Maps is introducing new tools for customizing user-created lists. Users can now rank places in their lists, choose the order they appear and link content from social channels. These updates will be available on both Android and iOS later this month.

Refreshed Design

Google Maps will also feature a refreshed design with a cleaner home screen, fewer tabs, and new pin colors, making it easier to locate places on the map.

News Source: MacRumors