Gemini Present On Google Maps, Realizing Completely Touchless Navigation

Gemini illustration in Google Maps (photo: x @pixeluibygoogle)

JAKARTA - Google has officially started rolling out the Gemini feature on Google Maps, presenting hands-free navigation that replaces Google Assistant. With this update, users can stay focused on the road while relying on voice commands to navigate, report incidents, and find a place.

The news about Gemini's presence at the Maps service has actually been heard since the start of the month. Now, according to a 9to5Google report, the launch is starting to run widely.

The most striking change can be seen from the new Gemini spark-shaped icon that replaces the four-color Google Assistant microphone icon in the upper right corner of the navigation screen. Gemini is now fully taking over the voice assistant function in Maps and can be used in all navigation modes.

Gemini can be activated by tapping the spark icon. In addition, Google confirmed through its official support page that Gemini also responded to Google's Hey Google voice command. The page also provides a list of examples of commands that support a touchless driving experience.

Google previously promised this feature will come in a few weeks and is now proven to be fulfilled.

Several examples of voice commands Gemini can perform during navigation:

General navigation orders:

'Navigate home'

Stop Navigating

Show alternative routes

Information during the trip:

What's my next turn?

What's the weather like at my destination?

What's my next stop?

Report road conditions:

There's traffic on the road.

There's construction up ahead.

There's a car breakdown that's case congestion.

Users can now search for locations in a more natural way, for example:

'Find me a café near my destination that serves tiramisu.'

This feature also allows users to filter search results or add stops (add stops). Not only looking for a place, users can ask for additional information, such as:

What's the most popular dish on the menu?

When does (the name of the place) close?

Gemini on Google Maps are also integrated with various other applications. Users can:

Summarizing email in Gmail

Create a schedule in Calendar

Making a call with 'Call Mom'

Play music via Spotify

All of that can be done without stopping navigation.

With Gemini's integration, Google Maps is getting closer to a completely touch-free, smarter, and more intuitive driving experience.