Google announced that Google Maps App will usher in a series of functional updates, including new artificial intelligence (AI) features, navigation improvements and so on.
In a blog post, the company highlighted new features and changes to Maps that will be rolled out in the coming months.
The new version of Google Maps is said to incorporate AI to bring users more accurate search results. It will also display photo results based on images shared by other users. For example, searches for “animal lattes,” “find the best animal latte art,” or “take your dog to the pumpkin patch” will get the most direct priority results. Google says these results are based on billions of photos analyzed by the Google Maps community.
The new feature will launch this week in France, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US, with more countries to follow.
Google is also expanding the Lens feature (formerly known as Live View Search), which helps users orient themselves based on their surroundings, utilizing AR and AI to show the correct path and assist users in finding the right direction. The feature will expand to more than 50 new cities later this week, including Austin, Las Vegas, Rome, Sao Paulo and Taipei.
In addition, Google has done a lot to prepare for in-car maps to better provide navigation for drivers.
A still image shows a phone screen with a highlighted route overview of Google Maps directions to the Natural History Museum. A small, white notification indicates where an HOV lane is available. indicates where an HOV lane is available along the route.
In short, Google will use a variety of colors to depict buildings and help drivers find their bearings. It also provides more detailed lane information, which helps drivers plan lane changes efficiently and safely, especially on the highway.
A still image showing Google Maps navigation on the in-car screen, with exit lanes detailed in blue as the car approaches the freeway exit.
In the U.S., Google has also added data related to HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes to help better plan routes.
Google will also be using AI to expand its support for speed limit information to help drivers maintain the correct speed. Both features will roll out to Android, iOS, and Google-enabled cars in the coming months.
Starting this week, electric cars equipped with Google’s built-in features will also be able to see information related to charging stations, including charging port compatibility, charging speed, and whether the station is occupied.
Google announced the rollout of Immersive View to Android and iOS in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Paris, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tokyo and Venice.
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