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TL;DR
- Gemini now puts Google Maps first in local searches, replacing long text replies with an instant visual overview.
- Generic red dots are replaced by emoji-style pins and detailed cards featuring photos, star ratings, and review highlights.
- The visual overhaul is currently rolling out to English users on both the mobile and desktop versions of Gemini.
Google’s Gemini app just got a big update for anything related to location, and it’s making it easier to find places that matter to you. Now, instead of a plain text list with a small map at the bottom, your local search results start with visuals and real context inside Gemini.
If you’ve ever asked Gemini, “Where’s a good coffee spot nearby?” and had to scroll through lots of text before opening Google Maps, this update aims to fix that. Now, the first thing you see is a map, followed by cards for each place with photos, star ratings, and highlights from reviews, the Gemini team confirmed on X.