{
  "dataset": "googletreks-maps-feature-availability",
  "version": "2026-11-02.3",
  "checkedAt": "2026-11-02",
  "checkMethod": "Checked against Google's blog posts, Google Help pages and Google's Street View page on 2 Nov 2026; where Google gives no detail, a named news report is linked and marked as news. Not tested on a device.",
  "licence": "CC BY 4.0 — credit GoogleTreks (googletreks.org) with a link",
  "statusValues": [
    "available",
    "rolling-out",
    "limited",
    "announced",
    "not-announced",
    "removed"
  ],
  "features": [
    {
      "id": "ask-maps",
      "name": "Ask Maps (Gemini questions in Google Maps)",
      "status": "rolling-out",
      "where": "US and India since March 2026. Since 6 Aug 2026 also rolling out in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Japan and Mexico, plus over 150 more countries and territories in English.",
      "notWhere": "Food ordering, hotel and event discovery, and contributions are US-only for now.",
      "platformsNow": [
        "Android",
        "iPhone",
        "Computer (Help page live; no launch date given)"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "Saved threads and memory use your Google Account history settings. Connecting Gmail is optional and off by default.",
      "firstAnnounced": "2026-03-12",
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2026-08-06",
        "summary": "Rolling out to six more named countries and 150+ more in English; added memory, live transit and US-only food ordering."
      },
      "conflict": null,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog",
          "date": "2026-03-12",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/ask-maps-immersive-navigation/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog",
          "date": "2026-08-06",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/order-food-in-ask-maps/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (computer)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/16842041"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "gemini-navigation-phone",
      "name": "Gemini in Google Maps navigation (phone)",
      "status": "available",
      "where": "Everywhere Gemini is available, according to Google.",
      "notWhere": "Landmark-based directions, proactive traffic alerts and Lens with Gemini launched in the US only.",
      "platformsNow": [
        "Android",
        "iPhone"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "Signed-in Google Account and precise location. During navigation, say \"Hey Google\" (turn on the hands-free voice option in Google Maps navigation settings) or tap the Gemini icon.",
      "firstAnnounced": "2025-11-05",
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2026-01-29",
        "summary": "Gemini also works while walking or cycling; Google's Help page now covers driving, walking and two-wheelers."
      },
      "conflict": null,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog",
          "date": "2025-11-05",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/gemini-navigation-global/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog (US-only features)",
          "date": "2025-11-05",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products/maps/gemini-navigation-features-landmark-lens/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (iPhone)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6041199?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Droid Life (news)",
          "date": "2026-01-29",
          "official": false,
          "url": "https://www.droid-life.com/2026/01/29/you-can-now-access-gemini-while-walking-biking-in-google-maps/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "gemini-android-auto",
      "name": "Gemini on Android Auto (for Google Maps navigation)",
      "status": "available",
      "where": "Globally, according to Google's 20 Oct 2026 post. Google's Help pages say some languages and regions aren't supported.",
      "notWhere": "Personal Intelligence (Gemini answers that use information from your connected Google apps) is not offered on Android Auto in the EEA, Switzerland, the UK or Nigeria.",
      "platformsNow": [
        "Android Auto"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "Android 11 or later phone with at least 2 GB RAM, Gemini set as the phone's assistant, and a car that supports Android Auto. Personal Intelligence needs age 18+ and a personal account.",
      "firstAnnounced": "2025-11-05",
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2026-10-20",
        "summary": "Google says Gemini is available globally on Android Auto; Personal Intelligence started rolling out there (cars with Google built-in in the coming months)."
      },
      "conflict": "Google's blog says Gemini on Android Auto is available globally; its Help page says it isn't available in all languages and regions.",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog",
          "date": "2026-10-20",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-auto-cars-with-google-built-in-gemini-personal-intelligence"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Gemini Apps Help",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16735982?hl=en"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "gemini-carplay",
      "name": "Gemini in Google Maps on CarPlay",
      "status": "rolling-out",
      "where": "Rolling out everywhere Gemini is available, according to Google Maps' post on 21 Oct 2026.",
      "notWhere": null,
      "platformsNow": [
        "CarPlay (Google Maps iPhone app)"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "Tap the Gemini icon during navigation.",
      "firstAnnounced": "2026-10-21",
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2026-10-21",
        "summary": "Rollout started."
      },
      "conflict": "Google Maps' post says Gemini is rolling out on CarPlay, but Google's iPhone Help page still says Gemini isn't currently available for CarPlay (checked 2 Nov 2026).",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps on X",
          "date": "2026-10-21",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://x.com/googlemaps/status/2112922760083071204"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (iPhone)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6041199?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "immersive-navigation",
      "name": "Immersive Navigation (3D driving navigation)",
      "status": "rolling-out",
      "where": "Started rolling out in the US in March 2026. Google has not named any other country.",
      "notWhere": "No date from Google for the UK, India, Europe, Canada or Australia.",
      "platformsNow": [
        "Eligible Android and iPhone devices (US)"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [
        "CarPlay",
        "Android Auto",
        "Cars with Google built-in"
      ],
      "requirements": "An eligible device or car; Google doesn't list which.",
      "firstAnnounced": "2026-03-12",
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2026-05-12",
        "summary": "Google said Android Auto and cars with Google built-in get it during the year."
      },
      "conflict": null,
      "confidence": "medium",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog",
          "date": "2026-03-12",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/ask-maps-immersive-navigation/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog",
          "date": "2026-05-12",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-in-cars-updates/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "9to5Google (news)",
          "date": "2026-07-14",
          "official": false,
          "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/07/14/google-maps-immersive-navigation-rollout-poll/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "immersive-view",
      "name": "Immersive View (3D previews of places and routes)",
      "status": "limited",
      "where": "About 150 cities, according to Google (Oct 2024), plus 500+ landmarks. Routes in 15 named cities (Oct 2023 list).",
      "notWhere": "Places outside the supported cities.",
      "platformsNow": [
        "Android",
        "iPhone",
        "Android XR"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "Look up a place or route in a supported city.",
      "firstAnnounced": "2022-05",
      "launched": "2023-02-08",
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2024-10-31",
        "summary": "Expanded to about 150 cities."
      },
      "conflict": null,
      "confidence": "medium",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog (launch)",
          "date": "2023-02-08",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products/maps/sustainable-immersive-maps-announcements/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog (500+ landmarks)",
          "date": "2023-06-14",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-updates-immersive-view-trip-planning/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog (routes)",
          "date": "2023-10-26",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-october-2023-update/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog (150 cities)",
          "date": "2024-10-31",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/gemini-google-maps-navigation-updates/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (Android XR)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/16667577"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "live-view",
      "name": "Live View walking directions",
      "status": "limited",
      "where": "Select countries with good Street View coverage; Google gives no list.",
      "notWhere": "Not for use in a vehicle.",
      "platformsNow": [
        "Android",
        "iPhone"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "A phone that supports ARCore (Android) or ARKit (iPhone), camera access, and being outdoors where Street View coverage is good. Turn it on under Settings > Navigation > Walking options.",
      "firstAnnounced": null,
      "latestChange": {
        "date": null,
        "summary": "Google's Help page now groups Live View under Lens in Maps."
      },
      "conflict": "Google announced indoor Live View for airports, stations and malls in 2021 and 2023, but its current Help pages only describe outdoor use.",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (Android)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/9332056?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (iPhone)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/9332056?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog (indoor Live View)",
          "date": "2023-02-08",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products/maps/sustainable-immersive-maps-announcements/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "timeline-on-device",
      "name": "Timeline (location history) on your phone",
      "status": "available",
      "where": "In the Google Maps phone app. Timeline is not available in Maps on a computer.",
      "notWhere": "Computers and Android Go devices.",
      "platformsNow": [
        "Android",
        "iPhone"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "Off by default. On Android it needs Google Maps 11.106 or later. Encrypted backup is optional.",
      "firstAnnounced": "2023-12-12",
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2025-06-09",
        "summary": "Common deadline for moving old Timeline data to the phone; dates varied by account (news)."
      },
      "conflict": null,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google blog",
          "date": "2023-12-12",
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/updates-to-location-history-and-new-controls-coming-soon-to-maps/"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (Android)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6258979?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (computer)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6258979?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "TechRadar (news)",
          "date": "2024-12-12",
          "official": false,
          "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/youve-got-more-time-the-great-google-maps-timeline-switch-gets-a-new-deadline-date"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "speedometer-speed-limits",
      "name": "Speedometer and speed limits in navigation",
      "status": "available",
      "where": "Speedometer on Android and iPhone; speed limits only where Google has speed-limit data for your area.",
      "notWhere": null,
      "platformsNow": [
        "Android",
        "iPhone",
        "CarPlay",
        "Android Auto"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "Android: Settings > Navigation > Driving options > Speedometer. iPhone: Settings > Navigation > Show speedometer.",
      "firstAnnounced": null,
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2026-09-14",
        "summary": "Android Auto began showing the speed limit and speedometer without a destination; still rolling out (news)."
      },
      "conflict": null,
      "confidence": "medium",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (Android)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/9356324?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "Google Maps Help (iPhone)",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://support.google.com/maps/answer/9356324?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "TechCrunch (news, iPhone and CarPlay)",
          "date": "2024-07-09",
          "official": false,
          "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/09/google-maps-is-rolling-out-speedometer-speed-limits-on-iphone-and-carplay-globally"
        },
        {
          "publisher": "9to5Google (news, Android Auto)",
          "date": "2026-09-14",
          "official": false,
          "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/14/google-maps-android-auto-speed-limits-speedometer-update/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "street-view-schedule",
      "name": "Street View car schedule",
      "status": "available",
      "where": "Google's Street View page lists where its cars are driving in 56 countries and regions, including the US, UK, Mexico, Japan, Brazil and much of Europe. India is not listed.",
      "notWhere": null,
      "platformsNow": [
        "Web"
      ],
      "platformsPlanned": [],
      "requirements": "Pick your country under \"Where we're headed\". It shows regions and months, not exact days or streets.",
      "firstAnnounced": null,
      "latestChange": {
        "date": "2026-11-02",
        "summary": "Mexico regions scheduled Jan–Dec 2026; UK regions Feb–Oct 2026."
      },
      "conflict": null,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sources": [
        {
          "publisher": "Google Street View",
          "date": null,
          "official": true,
          "url": "https://www.google.com/intl/en/streetview/explore/"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}