Google has officially launched a major enhancement to Gemini: starting today, the model can display local results in a rich, visual format, delivering photos, ratings, and real-world business information directly inside your Gemini experience.
For the first time, Gemini pulls structured local data straight from Google Maps, allowing users to see:
- Business photos
- Ratings & reviews
- Hours & key details
- Location information
…all without switching apps.
The update is now rolling out in English across Gemini on desktop and mobile, giving users a more intuitive and seamless way to explore restaurants, stores, services, and local recommendations.
Why This Matters
This update signals Google’s next move toward making Gemini a true AI-powered search companion, merging the best of Google Search + Google Maps + multimodal AI into one visual-first interface.
Local search now becomes:
✔ Faster
✔ More immersive
✔ More accurate
✔ Far more user-friendly
A big step toward the future of AI-powered discovery.
