After rolling out in March, the Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat in Google Maps is getting a number of big updates today, including a global launch.
After the US launch, Ask Maps — find it underneath the search bar — is rolling out in English to “Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, and Mexico, along with over 150 countries and territories.”
Ask Maps can now tap into Personal Intelligence, like the Gemini app and AI Mode. The first integration is Gmail, with Ask Maps now able to factor “your upcoming flight or dinner reservations, giving you relevant suggestions without you having to explain your existing plans.”
For example, if you’re traveling, try asking: “Give me ideas on how to spend a few hours near the hotel before my flight tomorrow.” You’ll see nearby recommendations based on your hotel reservation in Gmail — along with tips for getting to the airport afterwards, like what time to leave.
You have to manually enable Personal Intelligence in Ask Maps, with support for Google Calendar and other apps coming soon.
