Google Assistant Coming to Google Maps for iOS Today

[MacRumors]

Google is adding its Google Assistant feature to the Google Maps apps for iOS and Android, Google announced today.

The feature will be available on iPhones starting this afternoon, with Google planning to enable Assistant for Google Maps via an update that's rolling out "shortly."

On iOS and Android devices, Google Assistant will allow Google Maps users to control their navigation, reply to texts, and control music. On Android, it is also able to send messages through various messaging apps, a feature not available on iOS.

It can also do things like calculate your ETA so you can let friends and family know when you're set to arrive.

Google Assistant is already available on iOS devices through the dedicated Google Assistant app, but adding it into Maps makes it more readily accessible for the millions of people who already use the Google Maps app.

Article Link: Google Assistant Coming to Google Maps for iOS Today

 

[AngerDanger]

On Android, it is also able to send messages through various messaging apps, a feature not available on iOS.

As little as I like Siri, it seems odd to use an alternative that is inherently limited.

 

[kmichalec]

Does it integrate into CarPlay as a result, since Google Maps is now in CarPlay?

 

[timborama]

Google, I just want a map app, not all the extra ********!

 

[Gudi]

There’s only one useful Google app for me.

Google Translate​

 

[Shiro_Simba]

Problem is , google search is default search engine for iPhones . You can change it . I’m sure many don’t know


Might as well allow choice of navigation. Or maybe Google did not want to pay $9 billion for that too.

I’m for removal of all google apps from iOS - but don’t like this , keeping some because google pays

 

[Madmic23]

I hope this works with CarPlay. Apple Maps frequently gives me terrible directions.

 

[Sasparilla]

It's kinda funny, while a nice feature for Google maps (if you want assistant), now Google has your location and is adding what you're saying being actively monitored on iPhones via this app with this update.

 

[dazz87]

Anytime theres news on Google on this forum there seems to be alot off pissed off people............

 

[Arni99]

I hope this works with CarPlay. Apple Maps frequently gives me terrible directions.

In case you didn’t know you can select the microphone screen-icon in CarPlay when using Google Maps for navigation. Of course it would be easier by just pressing the button on the steering wheel as it’s the case for Apple Maps.

 

[acousticbiker]

If my phone is connected to my car via Bluetooth, will having Assistant in Maps work the same as the JBL Link Drive and Anker Roav Bolt or will those provide any additional functionality?

 

[Justanotherfanboy]

Problem is , google search is default search engine for iPhones . You can change it . I’m sure many don’t know

I’m for removal of all google apps from iOS - but don’t like this , keeping some because google pays

Google search isn’t an app...

Since the removal of YouTube & Google Maps, there are no Google apps preloaded on iPhone.

 

[coolsean20]

When is the Apple Maps update coming out? It seems like Apple can’t compete with Google when it comes to maps software and AI.

 

[benroberts3]

If my phone is connected to my car via Bluetooth, will having Assistant in Maps work the same as the JBL Link Drive and Anker Roav Bolt or will those provide any additional functionality?

I had that exact same question. In theory, it should work since they are no restrictions with Carplay now that they allow for 3rd party maps.

I've tested the Google Assistant on iOS in my car by going directly to the app (plugged in for Carplay) and asking to navigate somewhere. It responded back "Ok" and then Google Maps popped up on the display with the route ready to go.

I plan on buying this device to test it out. If it works, it's a keeper. If not, it's going right back to Anker.

 

[zorinlynx]

I can't get this to work. Is there some setting I need to change?

 

[benroberts3]

I can't get this to work. Is there some setting I need to change?

Took me a while to find it. The microphone icon appears when you are actually navigating to a destination. While it's a useful addition it still needs work.

 

[colburnr]

Took me a while to find it. The microphone icon appears when you are actually navigating to a destination. While it's a useful addition it still needs work.

I can’t find the microphone. I can see the microphone before I start navigating, but once I am navigating towards my destination, the microphone is nowhere to be found.

 

[Ralfi]

Just keeps getting better.

Making Google Assistant my default Voice Assistant in IOS will be the next step.

 

[Futurix]

Oh yay, more opportunities for Google to spy on me...

That said, recently I tried Apple Maps for the first time in years and it was pretty good. So I swapped app icons of Google Maps and Apple Maps so that my typical tap to open maps goes to Apple - and so far, it's good; no complaints.

 

[keifer.street]

Problem is , google search is default search engine for iPhones . You can change it . I’m sure many don’t know


Might as well allow choice of navigation. Or maybe Google did not want to pay $9 billion for that too.

I’m for removal of all google apps from iOS - but don’t like this , keeping some because google pays

Apple pays billions to make Google the default search engine because it is the best search engine on the planet. By far. They give the most accurate, most relevant, and most meaningful results of any search engine out there. Good luck with Bing and Duck Duck Go!

 

[kstotlani]

I hope this works with CarPlay. Apple Maps frequently gives me terrible directions.

Siri shortcuts is the solution for now. I don’t think Apple will allow google assistant integration.

 

[m0dest]

Apple pays billions to make Google the default search engine because it is the best search engine on the planet. By far. They give the most accurate, most relevant, and most meaningful results of any search engine out there. Good luck with Bing and Duck Duck Go!

You have that backwards. Google pays Apple billions per year to be the default search engine on iOS.

But yeah, Google is a great search engine too.

 

[BvizioN]

You have that backwards. Google pays Apple billions per year to be the default search engine on iOS.

But yeah, Google is a great search engine too.

Yep, I can't believe someone thinks a company would pay billions to set a certain service as a default on it's own hardware!
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Apple pays billions to make Google the default search engine because it is the best search engine on the planet. By far. They give the most accurate, most relevant, and most meaningful results of any search engine out there. Good luck with Bing and Duck Duck Go!

Apple doesn't pay a dime. It is Google who pays billions to be a default search engine on almost billion iOS devices. Apple can choose whatever the f they want as a default on their own devices, they don't have to pay anyone. Google does profit more from iOS devices than Android devices, so you see they are not completely fool to pay Apple billions. Their search engine though is the best, so I wouldn't use any other anyway.

 

[Shiro_Simba]

Apple pays billions to make Google the default search engine because it is the best search engine on the planet. By far. They give the most accurate, most relevant, and most meaningful results of any search engine out there. Good luck with Bing and Duck Duck Go!

It’s google that pays apple.

https://www.businessinsider.com/aap...billion-annually-tac-goldman-2018-9?r=US&IR=T

 

[benroberts3]

I can’t find the microphone. I can see the microphone before I start navigating, but once I am navigating towards my destination, the microphone is nowhere to be found.

With most big releases it rolls out to devices slowly to ensure that there are no widespread issues. It can be annoying for people like me who are eager to try out new features. I’m sure your device will have it in a day or so. Can’t say the same for Microsoft’s iOS Outlook redesign.... a month and a half later and 3 App Store updates and still nothing.
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With most big releases it rolls out to devices slowly to ensure that there are no widespread issues. It can be annoying for people like me who are eager to try out new features. I’m sure your device will have it in a day or so. Can’t say the same for Microsoft’s iOS Outlook redesign.... a month and a half later and 3 App Store updates and still nothing.

I just watched a Digital Trends video on YouTube talking about all the new features for the Google Assistant. In order to access the Google Assistant in Google Maps you must have the official Google Assistant App installed on your phone.