Maps' new update is also designed to help you beat the winter blues with a little help from Gemini. Just type in something like “fun winter activities in NYC” and let the ideas roll in. Once you find a spot that catches your eye, you can check for perks like free parking and get the lowdown from user reviews summarized with Gemini.

Google Maps has been given a fairly substantial update in time for the holidays, with the introduction of an in-app product search function to

If you're a last-minute shopper, Google Maps has you covered this holiday season. You can now search for products in Google Maps to find nearby stores that have them in stock. For example, you can search "handbags" and see results for stores in your area that have them.