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.
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Google Tests Replacing Map Local Pack With AI Overviews

Google may be testing replacing local pack at the top of the Google Search results for "near me" related queries with an AI Overview. So instead of showing a map and the three or so local listings, ...

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 ...

How Gemini’s New Maps Integration Will Change Local Discovery Forever

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Google Local Search Ads In Google Maps Now Supports Sitelinks

Google now supports Sitelinks for local search ads in the Google Maps interface. They show in the form of a carousel, under a sponsored ad listing in the Google Maps interface. This was first spotted ...