Google Maps: Know before you go
- Know before you go: Gemini helps you to look through reviews and information from websites to let you know what to expect at the particular place (Android and iOS, U.S. only)
- Explore (updated): Find more nearby places to visit and experience with curated lists from Viator, Lonely Planet, OpenTable, and local influencers (Android and iOS)
- EV chargers availability: Showing real-time availability of EV chargers around you, with estimation of remaning battery upon arrival (Android Auto and Android Automotive)
- Nickname in reviews: Leave a review with your preferred display name (Android, iOS, Web)

More info: Google Blog
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Google Maps fixed limited view issue for signed out users
- Earlier when you are browsing Google Maps or searching places on Google without an account, you can't check information such as popular time, reviews, photos, menus, etc.
- At the time of writing, it seems that Google has fixed this issue and did not intent for it to happen.

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Ask Maps: Understand what you can do in different places
- Powered by Gemini, you can now ask questions in a conversation manner with a customised map to visualise the options.
- Any kind of questions from curiosity to planning, this experience can provide directions, ETAs, and insider tips from real people.
- The results are personalised based on places you have searched or saved in Maps to get you the most relevant answer possible.
- First available for Android and iOS in the U.S. and India, with desktop coming soon.

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Immersive Navigation: Drive easily and safely on the route
- The biggest update in over a decade for driving experience in Maps.
- A vivid 3D view that reflects the buildings, overpasses, and terrain around you. alongside critical road details when it's helpful.
- More natural voice guidance that prepare you to make your tricky turns and lane changes in advance.
- Get informed about tradeoffs for alternate routes, like a longer trip with less traffic or a faster one with a toll, alongside real-time disruptions.
- Preview the destination you are heading to with Street View imagery, and get extra information on where to park your car.
- Rolling out today in the U.S. with availability expanding over the coming months to eligible iOS and Android devices, CarPlay, Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.

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