Google has integrated Gemini AI for Google Maps users in India. With this, Maps will no longer be just a navigation app, but will become your personal travel assistant. It will speak, understand, and make decisions according to the Indian user. Now you can find nearby petrol pumps or restaurants by voice, and not only that, you will get reviews, photos, and details without typing. Additionally, new features like accident alerts, speed limits, and two-wheeler navigation have also been added. This update will soon roll out on Android and iOS, making travel smarter. In India, more than 250 million people use Google Maps every day. Therefore, these features can prove useful for a country like India, considering crowded cities, daily office traffic, and safety. These 6 features are most useful… 1. Now voice will show the way Now there will be no need to touch the mobile during the drive. Just speak and Gemini AI will immediately act on your instructions. For example, you will immediately get a route, location, or search result on commands. 2. ‘Smart Tips’ Before Travel Now, before going to any place, you will get all the necessary information. Such as parking status, crowd levels, food specialties, and nearby places to visit. In short, Google Maps will no longer just show you the way, but will become your smart travel partner. With Gemini AI, you can ask questions by voice – like ‘Where is a vegetarian restaurant nearby?’ and AI will immediately give an accurate answer. This will also include reviews, photos, and essential information. While driving, you will get the option to link with other apps for hands-free use. 3. Separate Navigation for Two-Wheelers Considering the number of bike and scooter users in India, Google has added an option to change the navigation arrow to a two-wheeler icon. 4. Alerts even when the app is closed Gemini will now send warnings for roadblocks or diversions. You just need to keep notifications on in the Google Maps app and have the internet on. This will work even when the app is closed. Previously, voice navigation often showed the wrong direction on flyovers, but now it has become accurate. These changes will make safe riding easier in city traffic. 5. AI-Based Road Safety Alerts Google, in collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India, has identified routes where accidents are frequent. Now, as soon as you approach these zones, Google will provide advance alerts. This feature is starting in cities like Gurugram, Hyderabad, and Chandigarh. Additionally, official speed limits will be displayed from local traffic police data, which will help prevent overspeeding. This will initially roll out in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. The improved traffic alert system will first be available to Android users in India. 6. Google Maps will respond in Indian languages Now Google Maps’ AI is no longer limited to English. With the integration of Gemini AI into Google Maps, Indian users will now have the facility to converse in their native language. Gemini AI will support a total of 9 Indian languages in Google Maps. These include Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. This means you will be able to ask questions in your regional language in addition to English, and the AI will answer in the same language. This feature has been specially designed for India, where most people are comfortable in local languages. Google has stated that more languages will be added in the future.
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