First look: Here's how Gemini will use Google Maps to become a chatty local guide

Google is bringing a new Gemini feature that lets users attach a map area directly to their prompts. Here's how it works.

Blue Interactive Agency Publishes In-Depth Guide on How Google Maps Marketing Drives Local Search Visibility in AI-Powered Results

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - January 21, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Blue Interactive Agency has published an in-depth ...
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Google ties in Local Services Ads advertisers to Maps app

Google is rolling out Local Services Ads on its Maps app, starting with iOS, to help advertisers generate more leads directly from the navigation platform. Why it matters. This expansion brings local ...
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Local Service Ads Coming To Google Maps On iOS

Google is notifying some advertisers that use Google's Local Service Ads program that soon their ads will be shown on Google Maps. It will start with the iOS version of the Google Maps app and then ...
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The current state of Google local justifications

Local justifications are bonus textual snippets Google can use to enhance your listings in their local pack, local finder, and Maps results. Not all listings in a given set of results will feature ...
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Google Maps now with less maps

Google has created a "logged out" mode for Google Maps, which did not require you to be logged in previously. The new mode is a very light version of the navigation tool, and you'll feel the ...