Google Maps just got its biggest upgrade in years, and it changes how you navigate (for the better)

Google's Gemini AI assistant has upgraded its local search capabilities to display results in a rich, visual format that includes photos, ratings, review highlights, and maps with location pins, replacing previous text-only responses. When users search for restaurants, coffee shops, or local attractions, Gemini now pulls detailed information from Google Maps and presents it similarly to Maps business listings. The enhanced visual results are available across desktop, Android, and iOS versions, making Gemini more competitive with traditional Google searches for local discovery and trip planning.