Some people look at the map once and then head straight for their destination without hesitation. Others can get lost several times during a single trip, even with navigation turned on. If you belong to the latter group, you will be pleased to know that Google is working on a completely new feature that should improve navigation capabilities within Google Maps.
Navigation in Google Maps is very sophisticated and thanks to voice instructions it is relatively easy to successfully reach your destination with its help. However, Google realizes that 2D navigation on the screens of our mobile phones or tablets will soon become obsolete. More and more devices for augmented reality and for example, navigation in smart glasses will look completely different from that on a mobile phone. That's why Google developers are working hard on the system navigation for Android XR.
Google has been thinking about smarter navigation for a long time. Some time ago, it showed what cooperation could look like Google Maps and AI assistant Gemini. Smart glasses with Android XR, which could navigate literally in real time, but will offer even more advanced options. Android Authority portal in the latest version of the application Google Maps (26.02.02.851972749) discovered parts of code that refer to improving navigation on XR devices.
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Google is apparently trying to make navigation in smart glasses or headsets like Galaxy XR changed with every step the user took. In addition to the Google Maps should also be able to use camera image, which would de facto prevent people from getting lost. If someone doesn't want that, there should be an option to turn off navigation and notifications.
The code also suggests that it will be possible activate during navigation Gemini LiveThe AI assistant will then become your eyes and, according to the description, Gemini should have received enough informationmacIt will also have access to your location and use it to help you find your way around.
It is not clear when the new feature could be ready. It is also possible that Google will give up its efforts and cancel everything. Or, on the contrary, it will improve the capabilities it has already discovered. Augmented reality provides it with many opportunities and in the future it will become a natural part of many people's lives. After all, Google also plans to release three smart glasses, so it would be a shame not to use the potential of his Maps and Gemini.
