Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continous developer release plan

Google is changing how developers get access to new APIs and features of the latest version.

Google Maps may soon add ‘Ask Maps’ AI chat feature: Here’s what it may mean for users

Google is developing 'Ask Maps,' an AI-powered feature allowing text-based conversations within Google Maps for location and ...
Android Authority

Google Maps is planning a little reorganization and we've got an early look (APK teardown)

Google Maps developers are working on a bunch of small tweaks to the app’s interface. Some of those include a new setting menu, icons, and search UI. Place cards could also be getting a reorganization ...

Google Maps may soon let you chat to find places and routes more easily

Google is reportedly working on a new Gemini-powered ‘Ask Maps’ feature that could let users chat directly within Google Maps to find routes, restaurants, and more. Here’s everything we know so far.
VentureBeat

Developers can now add live Google Maps data to Gemini-powered AI app outputs

Google is adding a new feature for third-party developers building atop its Gemini AI models that rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and the growing array of Chinese open source options ...