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Google Maps is getting an update with the help of a little AI. Here are 5 new features you can expect to see. #googlemaps #google #gemini #android #iphone Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension ???? Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: Follow us on TikTok: Follow us on…

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  1. @sr_0736

    November 1, 2024 at 6:08 am

    Wow that lane change feature is amazing, I really hope Apple pulls something like this

    • @StarChaser1879

      November 1, 2024 at 8:20 am

      They’ve been doing that.

    • @MercSLRFan

      November 1, 2024 at 9:41 am

      Apple Maps has had this for quite a while

    • @BroJose

      November 1, 2024 at 12:45 pm

      This feature has been a thing for only major cities around the us I believe

    • @MercSLRFan

      November 1, 2024 at 12:49 pm

      @ nope, works in Spain as well.

  2. @tman1669

    November 1, 2024 at 6:47 am

    The Lane change thing is a game changer. The garbage we have now is so… In precise. Losing literal minutes going in the wrong lane on the highway.

    • @hil_silva

      November 1, 2024 at 8:27 am

      True. I switched from iPhone to Samsung, and the ONLY thing I missed from iPhone is map navigation while driving. Apple maps is better with this feature.

    • @LouisBackover

      November 1, 2024 at 12:42 pm

      GMaps already tells you which lanes to be in via audio instructions

    • @tman1669

      November 1, 2024 at 8:34 pm

      @@LouisBackover Doesn’t help.

  3. @JavenarchX

    November 1, 2024 at 8:17 am

    Is it going to stop asking me for accurate location?

    • @StarChaser1879

      November 1, 2024 at 8:21 am

      But It needs it to show you accurate directions???

  4. @LouisBackover

    November 1, 2024 at 12:41 pm

    Gemini is annoying and it sucks

  5. @samzade7442

    November 1, 2024 at 3:14 pm

    Welcome to Boston????????????

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