Apple's new "Intelligence" features offer notable improvements to Apple Maps.
Apple's AI-infused search tool for Apple Maps is a timesaver and a splendid use of Apple Intelligence.
The Camera Coach adjusts the user's position for optimal photo framing and suggests setting adjustments for better lighting or zoom. This AI feature is more practical than Apple's Image Playground for iPhone users.
Google highlighted the Magic Cue at its recent Pixel event. Rick Osterloh, Google's Senior VP of Platforms and Devices, articulated Google's goal for AI: to be proactive. The Pixel 10's Magic Cue aims to fulfill this.
Though its initial performance has been inconsistent, Magic Cue should anticipate user needs and offer assistance. For instance, when calling Puddle Jumpers Airlines to modify a reservation, Magic Cue will automatically display reservation details.
In another scenario, if you're texting Jimmy Olsen, a photographer, about your arrival time in Metropolis, Magic Cue will recognize the request and create a tap-to-insert text chip in Google Messages with your flight information.
Apple is also incorporating AI-powered search into its apps. iOS 26 includes new AI capabilities in Apple Maps, such as AI-enhanced search. Upon updating to iOS 26, a popup might appear in Apple Maps, suggesting "Search The Way You Talk." It encourages natural language searches like "Find cafes with free Wi-Fi."
This feature enables conversational requests. Instead of "Restaurants open late," users can type "Show me highly rated Italian restaurants with outdoor seating open after 10 PM" for a more refined search. This lets users phrase queries naturally, allowing Apple Maps to understand the request without needing filters for specific results.
Have you tried "Search The Way You Talk" in Apple Maps? Do you find it a useful AI tool? Instead of repeating search requests, you can enter it once as a conversation with the app to get a direct answer.
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