Google Maps has introduced a bunch of new features to enhance the user experience while navigating locations. One of them uses AI for a curated list of recommendations, letting you know about places you must see. Now, users not only have the ability to make simple searches or take photos but can also access many lists of locations compiled by the community or third-party sources within the app itself.
Google Maps will now list, curate, and recommend the best places to visit in an area
Meanwhile, when you search for a place on Google Maps, you can swipe up for curated lists tailored to your location such as recommendations from The Infatuation, Lonely Planet, The New York Times, or OpenTable. These lists cut across expert-curated restaurants, hidden gems, and iconic sites allowing users to get varied and trustworthy suggestions.
Equally important, Google Maps will have its own curated lists as well such as “Trending,” “Top,” and “Gems” which will help people find places they may want to visit based on general popularity or how frequently fellow members like them. The Maps community will update those lists regularly so that users can always know about the hottest spots in town, some favorites that never fade away, and some local unknowns.
This update also allows users to manually arrange their list items using the drag-and-drop method, unlike before when it was automatic. Moreover, they can share content from their social channels right inside their lists so that others can see what they think.
Google employs AI to identify food and give pricing suggestions
Furthermore, Google is employing AI to improve visual recognition capacity for pictures thus helping the app identify what dish is in the picture and give appropriate information according to the menu such as pricing, and popularity including vegetarian/vegan options.
These updates will be rolled out globally on Android and iOS platforms at the end of this month ensuring seamless personalization during place discovery journeys. By focusing more on curated lists along with AI-driven functionalities, Google Maps wants people to feel confident while navigating through different destinations.
