{"id":27978,"date":"2026-02-01T07:47:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T07:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/01\/google-maps-gets-gemini-help-for-walking-and-cycling-how-it-works-tech-news\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T07:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T07:47:15","slug":"google-maps-gets-gemini-help-for-walking-and-cycling-how-it-works-tech-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/01\/google-maps-gets-gemini-help-for-walking-and-cycling-how-it-works-tech-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Maps Gets Gemini Help For Walking And Cycling: How It Works | Tech News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9871627\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">February 01, 2026, 12:58 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9871627\" class=\"jsx-279370f99b75303e jsx-2686317654 asubttl-schema\">Google Maps has got Gemini support and new modes will be able to benefit from its integration.<\/h2>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Google%20Maps%20Gets%20Gemini%20Help%20For%20Walking%20And%20Cycling%3A%20How%20It%20Works - %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/google-maps-gets-gemini-help-for-walking-and-cycling-how-it-works-9871627.html%3Futm_source%3Dwhatsapp%26utm_medium%3Dsocial_share%26utm_campaign%3Dnw18english%0D%0A %0D%0A Get the latest news anytime, anywhere. Install News18 app for free! %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/onelink.to\/website-share-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 sclrnd wapp social_share\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 notifycnt social_share\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_share_icon.svg\" alt=\"new share icon\" title=\"new share icon\" width=\"8\" height=\"9\" class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 social_share\"\/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_whatsapp_icon.svg\" alt=\"new whatsapp icon\" title=\"new whatsapp icon\" width=\"21\" height=\"22\" class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 social_share\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-279370f99b75303e jsx-2686317654\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-279370f99b75303e jsx-2686317654 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gemini is coming across different modes in Maps for users\" title=\"Gemini is coming across different modes in Maps for users\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-279370f99b75303e jsx-2686317654\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Gemini is coming across different modes in Maps for users<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Google Maps is getting more AI-powered updates and this time it is linked to people walking or cycling. The AI model has become pivotal for its integration across products and Maps users are seeing new use cases for the technology built into the navigation platform for millions. Walking and cycling are not the most popular modes in Maps but the company is giving those users the option to enter the AI version and go hands-free for their travel and movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><strong>Walking With Gemini AI In Maps: Here\u2019s How<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Google is offering the hands-free option to use Gemini to ask queries about nearby cafes or a shop that you need to visit while walking or cycling. Because of the AI model, the questions can be conversational without needing to trigger the wake word every time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">These new features will be part of an update that is rolling out for iOS users and Android devices who have access to Gemini in Maps across the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The Gemini side of the update allows Maps users to ask contextual questions regarding their search on the platform and the AI will do the heavy lifting to give you the best response.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Gemini is conversational and for Maps you get hands-free experience with easy response for very relevant and on point queries. For instance, you want to find a gas station near you, or find a restaurant that has a select palate and menu as per your preference. Google is also giving users the option to link Gemini with other apps to broaden its use behind the wheels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Google is also giving users the option to link Gemini with other apps to broaden its use behind the wheels. You can even have Gemini answer queries about a place with the AI model giving you details like reviews, photos or other important information. The other big Gemini integration in recent weeks has been spotted in Chrome. You also get a new auto-browse feature that acts as an AI agent to help you shop and even add items to cart.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-18814a1d8226d353 artnws newsletter\">\n<p>Handpicked stories, in your inbox<\/p>\n<p>A newsletter with the best of our journalism<\/p>\n<p><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Email\" class=\"jsx-18814a1d8226d353 artnwinpt\" value=\"\"\/><button class=\"jsx-18814a1d8226d353 subscrbe newsletter\">submit<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-279370f99b75303e jsx-2686317654 atbtlink Location\"><span>Location :<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Delhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-279370f99b75303e jsx-2686317654 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>February 01, 2026, 12:58 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-279370f99b75303e jsx-2686317654 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/\">tech<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Google Maps Gets Gemini Help For Walking And Cycling: How It Works<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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