Google Maps may soon answer your travel queries with Gemini chat; Here's how
Google is reportedly developing a Gemini-powered “Ask Maps” feature that could let you chat about locations, routes, and travel ideas. Here is everything to know about.
Published By: Divya | Published: Feb 11, 2026, 01:58 PM (IST)
Google Maps is not just about simply typing a location to get the estimated time and route. Over the years, it has become more than just a navigation app. Whether it is about finding restaurants or check traffic to select your best possible route, Google Maps comes to the rescue every time in our day-to-day life.
Now, it looks like Google wants to make that experience even more interactive. A new report by Android Authority suggests that Google is working on a Gemini-powered feature that could allow you to literally "chat" with Maps.
The feature, reportedly called Ask Maps, is still under development, but it hints at a future where searching for locations might feel more like having a conversation than typing keywords.
What is Ask Maps?
According to reports, Google is testing a Gemini-style chat interface inside the Maps app. Once available, users may see a small chip labelled "Ask Maps" near the search bar. Tapping it is expected to open a chatbot-like window where users can type questions and get responses instantly.
Think of it this way, instead of manually browsing through listings or routes, you could simply ask things like: "Find less crowded cafes nearby" or "Which route has fewer tolls?" The chatbot is believed to be closely connected with Google Maps' database, which could help deliver more context-aware answers.
When to expect?
The feature was reportedly spotted during an APK teardown of a recent Google Maps version. For now, it isn't available to users, including beta testers. Early clues suggest it might first appear under a "Try new features" section in Settings, allowing a small group of users to test it before a wider rollout. There are also indications that access could be limited initially, possibly expanding based on feedback.As always with unreleased tools, there's a chance the final version could look different, or not arrive at all, until Google confirms it officially.
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