Ask Maps gets more helpful in India
Ask Maps is Google Maps’ biggest transformation in over a decade. By bringing Gemini model capabilities together with the world’s freshest map, we’ve made it easier than ever to get answers to real-world questions.
Since initially launching in India and the U.S., we've been delighted to see how Ask Maps is helping people to use Maps in completely new ways. Whether you're searching for a restaurant with great vibes that's quiet enough for conversation, vetting a venue for specific family needs (like a kids' play zone), or organizing a tailored itinerary, Ask Maps makes it effortless.
Building on this, we’re now making Ask Maps even more helpful in India with new updates, including Hindi language support, real-time transit information, and Personal Intelligence.
Ask Maps now in Hindi
Starting today, we are rolling out Ask Maps in Hindi. Maps will understand and respond naturally, making it easier to discover places, plan routes, and get local insights.
Get personalized answers
With Personal Intelligence, you can choose to securely connect Ask Maps to Gmail, and soon other apps like Calendar. Ask Maps automatically factors in your upcoming flight or dinner reservations, giving you relevant suggestions without you having to explain your existing plans. For example, if you’re traveling, you can ask for ideas on how to spend a few hours near the hotel before your flight tomorrow. You'll see nearby recommendations based on your hotel reservation in Gmail — along with tips for getting to the airport afterwards, like what time to leave.
With Personal Intelligence in Ask Maps, you’re in control — connecting to your Gmail is off by default and you decide if you want to connect. Personal Intelligence is built with privacy in mind, and you can learn more about our approach here.
Resume past conversations
If your history settings are turned on, Ask Maps also remembers past conversations so you can pick up where you left off. Simply ask Maps to remind you what activities it suggested for your trip to Seattle. Maps will instantly pull up your previous ideas so you don't have to start planning from scratch.
Get trusted, real-time information instantly
Ask Maps gives you helpful, real-time information — like what traffic to expect on your morning commute or what the weather conditions look like. You can even check how busy a shop or restaurant is before you head out so you can avoid waiting in long lines.
Live public transport updates
We’re also bringing these live updates to public transit. A new transit widget right in Ask Maps keeps you informed about up-to-the-minute schedules and delays for your bus, metro, or train.
For example, if you ask for upcoming schedules at ISBT Kashmere Gate, you’ll get live departure times for multimodal options (inter-city bus, local buses and metro), route updates, and connecting options right at a glance. If a bus or train is running late, the wait adjusts in real-time so you know when to head to the station.
With these helpful updates, we hope Ask Maps makes navigating your day just a little easier.
