In the coming weeks, people will be able to ask AI assistant Gemini to answer questions, provide summaries and add calendar invites within Google Maps.

Google Maps, the world's most popular navigation app, will become a more conversational companion as part of a redesign announced Wednesday.

With this update, Google Maps aims to make driving safer and more convenient by allowing drivers to keep their attention on the road while accessing essential information through voice commands.

To download a map in Google Maps offline, open the Google Maps app on iOS or Android and tap your profile picture on the top right (you must be logged in to your Google account for this to work). In the menu that appears, tap Offline maps > Select Your Own Map.

Google has introduced new AI-powered features for Maps in India, including conversational driving, proactive traffic alerts, metro ticket booking, and localized updates to enhance daily navigation experiences for Indian users.