Google Maps now offers AI-powered recommendations and more ،
Google recently announced a new update to the Google Maps app, which many of us use on a daily basis. With this update, Google brings AI advancements to Google Maps, a highly anticipated development given the ongoing AI revolution.
Coming back to the update, it is heavily focused on AI and user experience improvements, such as providing better at-a-glance information about locations, including photo highlights and Google AI-powered reviews. AI can now even identify a restaurant's food items and provide details on their cost, potential availability and dietary restrictions.
The search engine giant has introduced three main changes to Google Maps that use AI at the core. In select cities across the United States and Canada, Google Maps is rolling out a new feature that lets users access curated lists from trusted sources like OpenTable, The Infatuation, Lonely Planet, and The New York Times.
These lists are designed to give users an overview of the local scene, offering recommendations from both the community and well-known websites. Although the feature is currently limited to 40 cities, Google plans to expand its availability in the future.
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Popular tourist spots will be highlighted in the Best, Gems and Trending sections. Additionally, with Google Maps' new list customization feature, it's easier for users to prioritize their destinations by rearranging their order in a user-created list.
Users also have the choice to link content from their social networks to further personalize listings. Google says the update will roll out to Android and iOS later this month.
The new update provides a quick summary of photos and reviews. Google uses AI to identify restaurant food products. So, through the use of AI, a restaurant's menu can be generated, with complete information on the price of each item, its availability and its compatibility with any special diet.
On top of all this, new pin colors and a simplified main interface with fewer tabs will be available in the next Google Maps update, making navigation even easier. Google wants to improve user experience and provide users with more relevant information with these updates.
What do you think of this update? What other features do you want to see in Google Maps? Let us know in the comments section below.
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