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Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings - TechCrunch

Published by TechCrunch By Aisha Malik · 6 August 2026 at 15:30
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Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings - TechCrunch
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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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