The Geographic Names Information System has updated the Gulf of Mexico's name to Gulf of America. So, Google Maps has applied the new name for users in the US.
Yes, Google Maps is renaming the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America," but it's still waiting for the Geographic Names Information System to be updated.
Starting today, Google users can book parking spots directly within Maps and Search. The feature comes courtesy of a partnership between Google and SpotHero.
Google just announced that it's expanding the Circle to Search feature to include translating from one language to another. The search giant also revealed an AI-centric update to Maps.
Google has implemented an early access generative AI feature to Maps that allows users to speak to the app using conversational language. You can use the tool to discover new places along your route or just when exploring a new town.