In a recent update of Google Maps, Google announced to have a number of features and service powered by AI. The most notable new feature is Immersive View, which provides a birds-eye view of your route. Immersive View is currently rolling out in select cities and will be available on both Android and iOS devices.

• Immersive View for Routes: Google Maps introduces Immersive View, offering step-by-step route previews for driving, walking, and cycling in select cities worldwide, including Amsterdam, London, and New York.
• Google Lens Integration: Google is integrating Google Lens into Maps, allowing users to access real-time information about nearby places in over 50 new cities, such as Austin and Rome.

Google Maps is rolling out its Immersive View feature for routes, which provides users with a comprehensive preview of their journeys. User from cities like Amsterdam, London, and New York now explore their route with bird eye  panoramic view.   Additionally, it empowers users to make informed decisions about when to embark on their journeys by offering simulated traffic and weather conditions via the time slider.
Google is also integrating Google Lens into Maps, enhancing the understanding of users' surroundings in real time. Formerly known as Search with Live View, this feature lets users access information about nearby businesses and points of interest through their device's camera. Google Lens in Maps will be expanding to more than 50 new cities, including Austin and Rome.

Google Maps is improving its navigation experience by updating colors on the map, enhancing the realism of buildings along routes, and providing improved lane details.  There are 12 countries Canada, France, the US, Germany etc will get these enhancements gradually. Google Maps will offer more informative answers and activity suggestions through AI-powered image recognition and analysis of user-contributed photos.