Google Maps is rolling out new features designed to assist customers save time and really feel extra ready, together with a Gemini-powered “know earlier than you go” software. The navigation app can be launching an improved Discover tab and a brand new EV charger availability prediction function.

Now, when customers seek for locations in Maps like eating places, accommodations, or live performance venues, they’ll see a brand new “know earlier than you go” suggestions part that may floor vital details about the place. As an illustration, it would inform customers the easiest way to e book a reservation, what secret menu gadgets are, what the very best place to park is, and extra. Customers can click on on every tip to get extra data.

This “know earlier than you go” suggestions part is rolling out now within the U.S. on Android and iOS.

As for the up to date Discover tab, Google has made it simpler and sooner to search out trending spots close to you. Customers can now swipe as much as see trending and well-liked eating places, actions, and sights close by, reminiscent of a brand new cafe that simply opened up or a unusual artwork gallery across the nook.

The tech large says it’s now additionally simpler to search out curated lists from sources like Viator, Lonely Planet, and OpenTable, along with native influencers.

The up to date Discover tab begins rolling out this month globally on Android and iOS.

Moreover, the corporate introduced that EV drivers can now see what number of chargers will doubtless be accessible as soon as they arrive at their vacation spot by looking for “EV chargers” in Maps. Google is utilizing AI to research historic and real-time charger availability to foretell what number of chargers are more likely to be free upon arrival.

EV charger availability predictions begin rolling out subsequent week on Android Auto and vehicles with Google built-in.

Google can be making it attainable for customers to go away evaluations beneath a nickname, reminiscent of “Keen Elf” or “Julia Loves Sweets.” Critiques are nonetheless related to a Google Account behind the scenes, so customers can solely depart one overview per enterprise. This prevents them from swapping out nicknames to go away the enterprise a sequence of dangerous evaluations — a follow referred to as overview bombing.

Wednesday’s announcement follows Google Maps’ recent integration of Gemini, which lets customers ask about factors of curiosity alongside their route, get solutions on matters like sports activities or information, and carry out duties reminiscent of including occasions to their calendar.