The Verge

Google Maps is becoming more like Search — thanks to AI

Google Maps is getting an AI makeover, adding new features like Immersive View and making existing features like driving directions easier to follow. It’s also becoming more like Search. Google Maps ...
The Verge

A new Apple Maps ‘search here’ button will quickly target specific areas

The iOS 18 beta adds Google Maps-like manual control over search as you zoom in and out on Apple Maps. The iOS 18 beta adds Google Maps-like manual control over search as you zoom in and out on Apple ...
Mashable

Google Maps update adds AI-powered photographic search results

Google Maps is getting a new AI update that will let you use it a bit more like Google Search. Simply type in whatever object or attraction you're looking for, and Maps will show you where you can ...
Skift

Google Adding Features to Maps and Search to Promote More Sustainable Travel

Google just a few weeks ago shared updates about AI-powered travel features in some of its products. Now it's adding more. Google said Wednesday that it is releasing new features that share options ...

Blue Interactive Agency Publishes In-Depth Guide on How Google Maps Marketing Drives Local Search Visibility in AI-Powered Results

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - January 21, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Blue Interactive Agency has published an in-depth ...
Android Authority

These Google Maps search-along-route changes are one step forward, and one step back

Google Maps may be considering a change to its interface for adding stops to a route. Instead of seeing options on the map, you could choose them from a list, and also filter those results. The new ...