Are you planning a vacation this summer? Google is rolling out some new features to Google Maps aimed at helping you both plan your trip and figure out what to do once you get to your destination. will be released.
These features leverage both the collective experience of Google Maps users and curated lists from reputable sites to provide suggestions for must-see places and hidden gems.
In addition, Circle to Search is also adding new features and rolling out to new devices. Here's what's coming:
Recommended list
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Rolling out to Google Maps are three new recommendation lists that appear when you launch the app and select a specific city. The trending list shows places that have recently skyrocketed in popularity and is updated weekly. The top list shows places that are consistently ranked highly by Google Maps users. The Gems list also shows trending places that haven't yet been popularized by people you found in the Popular Places list.
In addition to using data from Google Maps users, these lists also use information from specialized sites such as 36 Hours of the New York Times, Lonely Planet, and The Infatuation. Once you find a list you like, you can save it and share it with your friends.
These listings will initially be available in 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, and San Francisco.
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Create your own list
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Google Maps already lets you create lists of saved places, but we've added some new tools to help you organize them better. An update rolling out globally to both Android and iOS devices this month lets you change the order in which these locations appear in the list, allowing you to rank them in the way that makes the most sense to you.
Plus, you can add links from your social media accounts, so if you had a particularly great meal at a restaurant, you can add it to remind you why it's on the list in the first place.
Translation from circle to search
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Introduced in January, Circle to Search allows Google Pixel 7, Google Pixel 8, and Samsung Galaxy S24 users to draw a circle around an item in a photo, and Google's AI identifies it and searches for it. Run it so you know what it is. .
New features will be added to Circle to Search in the coming weeks. This allows you to translate menus, signs, and other text in languages ​​you don't understand.
This week, Circle to Search is also rolling out to more Android devices, including Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7a, Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Samsung Galaxy Tab will be done. S9 series; coming soon to Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
Google is incorporating more of its AI into Maps to provide a concise overview of a specific location. We'll show you photos identifying the area's top attractions, what people like about the area, popular places to eat, and landmarks based on input from the Google Maps community. If you're looking at a restaurant, AI will identify photos of your food in Maps, so you'll know the name of the dish and whether it appeals to your taste buds.
Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) is also adding features to help you plan your itinerary, such as “Plan a 5-day wine-themed trip to San Francisco.” We'll go into more detail here. Google's latest AI tools can help you plan your next vacation. Here's how it works:
