Fueled by Google's Gemini AI technology, the world's most popular navigation app will become a more conversational companion as part of a redesign announced Wednesday. The hands-free experience is meant to turn Google Maps into something more like an insightful passenger able to direct a driver to a destination while also providing nearby recommendations on places to eat,

Google Maps is getting a new Gemini-powered update in order to introduce a hands-free, conversational driving experience to users.

“No fumbling required — now you can just ask,” Google promised in a blog post about the app makeover.