Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.   They are the biggest upgrades in more than a decade to Google Maps.   In our last report we outlined the new Ask Maps feature,  which uses Gemini AI to let you converse with Maps…making it easier to find just what you are looking for.   And when it comes to using Maps to get where you are going,  there is now Immersive Navigation.   Product Director Amanda Leicht Moore says it brings photorealistic, AI powered driving guidance…

“With redesigned visuals, fresh real world information and more intuitive voice guidance that gives you confidence in even the trickiest of real world maneuvers.  And so we’re really excited about these updates and we think they’ll be really helpful in everyday situations.”

Just search for a destination in Maps and tap the Immersive View option. It’s on iOS and Android now with desktop to come.

You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.