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

Android Authority
Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 02/19/2026 04:23 EDT

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

A new Gemini feature will soon let you attach a map area to your prompts for enhanced local discovery. Here's how.

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