Google deployed two major AI features in Google Maps in March 2026: 'Ask Maps,' a Gemini-powered conversational tool that answers complex real-world location questions in natural language, and 'Immersive Navigation,' a 3D driving experience where Gemini models analyze Street View and aerial photos to generate an accurate visual view of the route ahead.

'Ask Maps' launched in the U.S. and India on Android and iOS on March 12, 2026, allowing users to ask hyper-specific questions such as 'Is there a public tennis court with lights on tonight?' and receive personalized, map-based answers drawing from 300 million+ places and 500 million community contributors. 'Immersive Navigation' rolled out in the U.S. starting March 12, 2026, with expansion to CarPlay, Android Auto, and additional markets planned. Gemini models analyze fresh Street View imagery and aerial photography to generate 3D views of lanes, crosswalks, road signs, and building entrances. These features extend a broader integration of Gemini into Maps that began in November 2025, when Gemini replaced Google Assistant as the Maps voice layer.