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TL;DR
- An Ask Maps chip is being added to the homepage of the Google Maps app.
- Tapping on the chip opens a bottom sheet that resembles the UI of the Gemini app.
- The feature is still a work in progress, as there are a few issues.
Last year, Google introduced an AI-powered feature to the Maps called “Ask Maps.” This feature allowed you to find places to go and things to do by typing natural language questions into the search bar. In a new APK teardown, we have discovered that the tech giant is working to expand upon this feature.
In beta version 25.41.03.815390258 of Google Maps, we found that Google plans to add an Ask Maps chip to the app’s homepage. That chip sits immediately under the search bar, in front of the Restaurants chip. When you tap on this chip, it will open a bottom sheet where you can type in a query.