Google has unveiled a suite of India-first AI-powered updates for Google Maps, powered by its Gemini model. These enhancements aim to make navigation more intuitive, safer, and tailoured to everyday Indian challenges like bustling traffic, diverse transport modes, and local market quirks. Rolling out over the coming weeks on Android and iOS devices, the features draw on data from over 35 million places across India to deliver real-time, context-aware assistance.

This update is one of the biggest in a long time, and looks to bring a whole lot of ease in navigation. Here's a lowdown on the big changes coming to Google Maps:

1. Hands-Free Conversational Navigation

Gemini enables natural, voice-based chats while driving, such as asking for the nearest petrol pump or parking details en route

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