Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings
The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.
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Published: 6 August 2026
Source: TechCrunch
Category: News
Topics: Agents & autonomy
Retrieved: 7 August 2026
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