Google Maps Adds Gemini-Powered Walking And Cycling Routes

Google announced on Thursday that it will roll out Gemini-powered updates to Google Maps’ walking and cycling navigation, starting later this year in select regions on iOS and Android. The update adds context-aware routing, dynamic rerouting, safety- and scenery-aware suggestions, elevation- and bike-lane-aware cycling routes, and real-time adjustments for weather and closures while respecting device privacy settings.