Subj : Google Maps is getting a new update thatll help you discover hidd
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Apr 24 2024 13:45:04

Google Maps is getting a new update thatll help you discover hidden gems in 
your area thanks to AI - and I can't wait to try it out

Date:
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:34:10 +0000

Description:
Google Maps has an upcoming AI feature thatll make it much easier to discover 
new places in your town.

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It looks like Google Maps is getting a cool new feature thatll make use of 
generative AI to help you explore your town - grouping different locations to 
make it easier to find restaurants, specific shops, and cafes. In other 
words, no more sitting around and mulling over where you want to go today!


 Android Authority did an APK teardown (which basically means decompiling 
binary code within a program into a programming language that can be read 
normally) which hints at some new features on the horizon. The code within 
the Google Maps beta included mention of generative AI, which led Android 
Authority to Google Labs. If youre unfamiliar with Google Labs, its a 
platform where users can experiment with Googles current in-development tools 
and AI projects, like Gemini Chrome extensions and music Time Travel. 

So, what exactly is this new feature that has me so excited? Say youre really 
craving a sweet treat. Instead of going back to your regular stop or simply 
Googling sweet treats near me, youll be able to ask Google Maps for exactly 
what youre looking for and the app will give you suggestions for nearby 
places that offer it. Naturally, it will also provide you with pictures, 
ratings, and reviews from other users that you can use to make a decision. 
Sweet treat treasure hunter 

I absolutely love the idea and I really hope we get to see the feature come 
to life as someone who has a habit of going to the same places over and over 
again because I either dont know any alternatives or just havent discovered 
other parts of my city. The new feature has the potential to offer a serious 
upgrade to Google Maps more specific location search abilities, beyond simply 
typing in the name of the shop you want or selecting a vague group like 
Restaurants as you can currently. 

Youll be able to see your results into categories, and if you want more 
in-depth recommendations you can ask follow-up questions to narrow down your 
search - much in the same way that AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot can 
remember your previous chat history to provide more context-sensitive 
results. I often find myself craving a little cake or a delicious cookie, so 
if I want that specific treat I can specify to the app what Im craving and 
get a personalized list of reviewed recommendations. 

Were yet to find out when exactly to expect this new feature, and without an 
official announcement, we cant be 100% certain that it will ever make a 
public release. However, Im sure it would be a very popular addition to 
Google Maps, and I cant wait to discover new places in my town with the help 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/google-maps-is-getting-a-new-upda
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ait-to-try-it-out


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