Explore, Navigate, Capture, and Connect: 5 Google AI Features to Enhance Your Travel Experience
When it comes to traveling, many people look for ways to enhance their exploration and discovery experiences. Google’s AI features offer tools that can assist travelers throughout their journey, from finding a destination to capturing memorable moments. Here are five AI-powered tools that can enhance your travel experience.
Immersive View on Google Maps
Google Maps Immersive View creates realistic previews of routes or destinations using AI technology. It allows travelers to visualize their journey, explore scenic routes, or check out locations, with detailed information about weather and traffic conditions. Available in select cities, Immersive View for routes provides turn-by-turn directions and a time slider to predict changes. It also provides detailed views of specific locations in more than 70 cities.
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Google Translate and Lens
The Google Translate app helps travelers communicate in a variety of languages. Users can type, engage in conversation mode for real-time conversation translation, or use camera mode via Google Lens to translate text on menus or street signs. Lens can also identify landmarks, trees, or local dishes by taking a photo. Visitors can ask questions about what they see to get additional information, such as details about the building’s designer.
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AI Features in Google Photos
Google Photos uses AI tools to enhance holiday photos. Features include Magic Eraser to remove unwanted objects, Magic Editor to reposition elements, and Magic Audio Eraser (for Pixel 8 and later) to fine-tune audio in videos. Best Take (for Pixel 8 and later) incorporates facial expressions into group photos, while Add Me (for Pixel 9) lets users add themselves to group photos even if they weren’t originally there.
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Gemini in the Workspace
For those who need to stay connected, AI features in Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive can help manage tasks. These features can summarize content, analyze data, and create content directly from emails or files.
By leveraging these AI tools, travelers can navigate, communicate, capture memories, and stay productive, making their trips smoother and more enjoyable.
