Google Maps and AI: new functions very useful to plan your vacation
Google already has the head on the holidays. © Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock
Summer is soon there, and with him the organization of summer holidays. Google seems to want to be part of the plans of vacationers, since the firm has just deployed several new features going in this direction for some of its products, namely research, Google Maps, Google Lens and its Gemini.
News to optimize your trips
Let's start with the most original novelty. It concerns Google Maps, the mapping service in which it is now possible to import and use directly of the places mentioned in its screenshots to save them in a list. This novelty is allowed by Gemini, and can for example be practical to quickly record in a shareable list a place mentioned by contact or seen on social networks, and then quickly find it on the map.
The use of screenshots in Google Maps. © Google
This feature is currently limited to the United States and iOS. Android will be affected later.
Regarding Gemini, the artificial intelligence of Google can now be questioned for free via the gems functionality to get inspiration before going on a trip.
Google Maps
Google Maps is an online service and a free GPS navigation application that allows you to create journeys (car, bicycle, public transport), record cards, find interest points, etc.
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367 - Release date:
03/25/2025 - Author :
Google LLC - License:
Free license - Categories:
Leisure – Travel
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Android, online service, iOS iPhone / iPad / Apple Watch
From the AI want you here
Similarly, but only across the Atlantic at the moment, Google's search can now create vacation overviews generated by AI. This tool, which works with cities but also countries, can for example help visualize your trip thanks to a day by day itinerary with things to do and restaurants to try. Google gives the following example: “Create a route for Costa Rica by emphasizing nature.” Everything can be saved and shared.
True to the penultimate novelty, as Google Flights already offers, to save money it is possible since this week to follow the evolution of hotels from Hotels from Google and to be warned in the event of a decline. Finally, Lens in the Google on iOS and Android application can now serve as a tourist guide. It is enough to point out an element with your camera in the app and ask a question to get a answer generated by AI. Only English is supported at the moment, but other languages (but not French) will soon arrive.
Google offers an application and service that allow you to carry out practical and effective research for your smartphone, tablet, computer, etc. An undeniable search engine.
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344 - Release date:
03/26/2025 - Author :
Google LLC - License:
Free license - Categories:
Internet
- Operating system:
Android, online service, iOS iPhone / iPad
