Technology · 12 March 2026

Google Maps adds AI chat and 3D navigation view

Users will find trip planning simpler and benefit from clearer navigation in Google Maps' latest update. Google is launching an AI-powered 'Ask Maps' chat feature and 'Immersive Navigation', representing its biggest design update for over ten years. The 'Ask Maps' chatbot is now available in the US and India, offering conversational help for routes and locations.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 March 2026 at 19:09

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