The greatest update yet for Gemini Live was just revealed by Google: augmented reality maps!
With a Google Maps-powered update that superimposes location information straight into the camera viewfinder, Google is getting ready to extend its Gemini Live experience.
The functionality, identified in buried code by Android Authority, might alter how users interact with the environment around them.
The update would allow Gemini Live to overlay real-time Google Maps data—like business names, ratings, and landmarks—over what you’re viewing through your phone’s camera. For instance, you can quickly see restaurant names and reviews appear on the screen when you point your camera down a street.
It appears to be ideal for smart glasses, and Gemini Live may soon receive this helpful Google Maps update | TechRadar
The augmented reality (AR) technologies that are already available in Google Maps through Google Lens are comparable to this feature. But by incorporating it into Gemini Live, users can also ask organic questions about what’s in front of them, fusing useful navigation with AI-powered dialogue.
Initial tests are promising.
The most recent Google app for Android now has a hidden feature that Android Authority was able to enable. The system is still simple but works in its current configuration.
A person using Google Maps on a smartphone
Although users must ask for information about specific locations, they can also obtain Google Maps details in audio mode.
Potential for smart glasses
The AR-style overlay appears tailor-made for smart glasses. Imagine walking down the street and seeing a floating info card in your field of vision with instructions or business details. Such a feature might be crucial given rumors that Samsung may soon unveil new smart glasses.
The Maps integration follows Google’s recent display of visual guiding for Gemini Live at the Pixel 10 launch event. This feature further demonstrates Google’s intention to combine AI and AR in beneficial ways by highlighting objects in a camera’s range of vision, such as buttons, tools, or parking spaces.
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