The update offers tools to choose places based on our interests!
Google Maps is the undisputed king of applications in its style. And although others like Apple Maps are constantly striving to at least match it, the service has once again managed to consolidate its leadership. According to a document published this Thursday, Google Maps now provides better location information, with details powered by Google AI.
The update shows photos and reviews that summarize what people like about a place. A restaurant’s food can be identified using artificial intelligence, and Google Maps will also provide cost and potential availability.
Google Maps will offer more personalization capabilities thanks to AI
For now, the update is available in 40 select cities in the United States and Canada with more confirmed to come. According to the details shared by Google, the steps to use the feature are as follows:
- Open Google Maps.
- Search for a city.
- Swipe over the city of your choice and browse curated lists of recommendations from people familiar with the city.
Google Maps update based on AI too will feature trending lists highlighting popular places to visit while traveling.
Likewise, it was announced that Google was adding new customization tools for creating lists in Maps. Thanks to them, Users can choose the order in which places appear in their created lists to sort themand there are options to link to content on social channels. These changes will come to Android and iOS later this month.
Although iOS 18 is expected to be a major update to the operating system in recent years, thanks to its integration with artificial intelligence, it is believed that Apple Maps will not particularly benefit from it and will add for the moment of the particularities in terms of already existing functions. on other browser platforms.
What has been confirmed so far is that Apple will include personalized routes in Apple Maps, starting with iOS 18, with the aim that iPhone users will have the ability to modify and personalize the route. itinerary of their travels. Currently, Apple Maps allows you to choose between different routes available by default, but this new feature will offer the possibility of changing each point along the way.
