Back in November, Google brought Gemini to Google Maps, and the chatbot was available to use during driving navigation. Now, it’s also available for walking and cycling directions.
So you can use it as your personal walking tour guide, according to Google. Just ask it anything you want – be that what neighborhood you’re in, what the top rated restaurants are nearby, that sort of thing.
Gemini will recommend options along your route based on “Maps’ fresh, comprehensive information about the real world”. And if you’re cycling, Gemini’s hands-free help is even more valuable. It can tell you what your ETA is, when your next meeting is, and even text people for you.
This functionality is now rolling out worldwide on iOS and Android “wherever Gemini is available”. Like all Google rollouts, it might, however, take a while to reach everyone.
