Google Adds Its Digital Assistant 'Gemini' on the Maps iOS and Android App
February 2, 2026
IBL News | New York
Google powered its Maps with AI, allowing users to ask the digital assistant Gemini questions while walking and cycling. The feature is available on iOS and Android.
The search giant explained that Gemini will work as a personal walking tour guide.
If the user is cycling, Gemini gives them hands-free help.
They can ask: “Is there a budget-friendly restaurant with vegan options along my route, something within a couple of miles?, or “What’s parking like there?” Followed by, “OK, let’s go there.” Users can even ask, “Oh, by the way, can you also add a calendar event for soccer practice tomorrow at 5 p.m.?”
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