Google Maps to Revamp “Suggest an Edit” with Gemini Conversational Feature (v26.03.11)

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📝 Key Points of This Article

• The “Suggest an edit” form for location information in “Google Maps” appears set to be revamped into a conversational interface powered by “Gemini.”
• An analysis of the in-app code for the Android version of the “Google Maps” app (v26.03.11 update) confirmed the addition of descriptions indicating that the “Suggest an edit” feature will transition from its traditional form-filling format to a conversational format with “Gemini.”
• Currently, these updates have only been confirmed in English resource files; Japanese resource files have not yet been identified.

Google’s mapping service, “Google Maps,” has been gradually rolling out integrations with Google AI “Gemini.”

In “Google Maps,” where “Gemini” is being deployed, it appears that the “Suggest an edit” form for location information will also be revamped into a conversational interface with “Gemini.” An analysis of the in-app code for the “Google Maps” app for Android (v26.03.11 update), released on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, confirmed that descriptions have been added regarding the “Suggest an edit” feature being updated from its conventional form-based input to a conversational style powered by “Gemini.”

<string name="CONVO_CONTRIBS_INFO_BANNER_TEXT">You're talking with a chatbot powered by Gemini. By continuing to chat, you acknowledge and agree that the conversation will be used according to our privacy policy.</string>
    <string name="CONVO_CONTRIBS_MIC_BUTTON_ACCESSIBILITY_DESCRIPTION">Speak your problem</string>
    <string name="CONVO_CONTRIBS_INITIAL_LOADING_TEXT">Reviewing request...</string>
    <string name="CONVO_CONTRIBS_WRAP_UP_LOADING_TEXT">Putting it all together...</string>
    <string name="CONVO_CONTRIBS_LOCATION_PICKER_MOVE_TO_CORRECT_LOCATION_TITLE">Move the map to the correct location</string>

However, regarding the Gemini-powered conversational “Suggest an edit” feature, only English resource files have been confirmed so far, and Japanese resource files have not yet been identified. Therefore, even if it is rolled out, it is expected to be limited to English-language environments initially.

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