You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer

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By Andrew J. HawkinsMar 12, 2026, 8:30 am111 pts
Google is continuing to weave Gemini into the firmament of its most-used products. Today, it announced that Google Maps was getting a new AI-powered "Ask Maps" feature that allows for "complex, real-world questions" with highly detailed, personalized responses. In the past, Google Maps would struggle with…

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