One tool called Ask Maps will expand upon conversational abilities that Google brought to the service last November, giving suggestions to users looking for things such as nearby places to charge their devices, cafes with short lines or a detailed itinerary for a road trip involving several stops and excursions.

Google is launching a new, more detailed 3D map view as well as Ask Maps, which uses Gemini AI

The new “Immersive Navigation” mode is billed as the most significant update to driving directions in Maps in over a decade.

Google Maps is rolling out a major update with an AI-powered “Ask Maps” search tool and a redesigned navigation system with immersive 3D visuals.

In the past, Google Maps would struggle with hyper-specific questions like “where can I charge my phone without having to wait in line for coffee” or “where is the closest public bathroom that isn’t completely disgusting” (parents of kids with tiny bladders,