First look: Here's how Gemini will use Google Maps to become a chatty local guide

Google is bringing a new Gemini feature that lets users attach a map area directly to their prompts. Here's how it works.
Android

The Google Maps app is crashing when searching for transit directions

A Google Maps bug is reportedly crashing the app when searching for directions via public transit. The bug appears to be affecting users across various regions, including the US, the UK, and Germany.

Car icons are disappearing from Google Maps in Android Auto (but you might be able to fix it)

How to fix disappearing car icons when using Google Maps with Android Auto.
autoevolution

Android Auto Will Get a Google Maps Feature That Should Have Been There From the Beginning

The Mountain View-based search company has recently been spotted working on another Google Maps update for Android Auto users ...

I found a free Google Maps alternative that doesn't track my location (or kill my phone battery)

I found a free Google Maps alternative that doesn't track my location (or kill my phone battery) ...