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On October 21, 2026, Google launched the Gemini conversational assistant in Google Maps for CarPlay. Users can talk to Gemini hands-free throughout via the in-app Gemini button, ask about destination information, and it supports multi-step questions and reading out traffic accidents. The feature is rolling out to all CarPlay users worldwide. Regarding availability, earlier reports said it was launching for Apple CarPlay users in the US with a global rollout also underway, and later reports said it is rolling out to all CarPlay users worldwide. Previously, Google Maps had launched the Gemini-powered Ask Maps feature on mobile.
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