TRACKING THE TRANSFORMATION

There have been tectonic shifts over the past two years at Maps and Google driven by intensified competition, AI and behavior shifts in how we discover places and get there.

I am grateful for the knowledge, expertise and collaboration across the team and celebrate the new and transformative features as they come to life.

Place Lists are here

Mar, 2024
Figuring out what to see, eat and do when planning a vacation can be daunting. Discovering, sharing and making Place Lists makes it easier to find inspiration, share travel recommendations, and really get a feel for a place before you visit.
More here from Google

A cleanup of the Map has begun

Feb , 2024

A Google Maps IA redesign is now launching on Android (10%), marking a significant evolution of the core interaction model with a stacking sheet model and one-tap back to the map. This small shift will have a big impact with a simple, clean and consistent action that removes steps and visual complexity.

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Read an early take here from BGR

Generative AI arrives in Maps

Feb, 2024
AI integration at the user interface level has arrived at Maps, introducing a novel approach to discovering places. After extensive experimentation, this feature is now being introduced to select Local Guides in the U.S., fostering continued learning and development.
For more details, check out the coverage here by the Verge

AI and Immersive view in Maps

May, 2023

Street View and Live View are now joined by a cutting-edge AI technology, Immersive View, offering a new mode to explore and understand destinations before visiting. This includes route previews and dynamic visualizations tailored to time and weather, enriching your understanding of what to expect upon arrival.
Learn and see more in Sundar Pichai's announcement at Google I/0