Google has unveiled a plethora of new AI features for its wide range of products, such as Maps, Shopping, Lens, Search, Bard, and Google Weekly.
Google Maps
- Immersive View: This innovative feature combines images to produce a multidimensional view of a location. Currently expanding to more cities like Amsterdam, Dublin, Florence, and Venice, it will also encompass 500 landmarks worldwide.
- Glanceable Directions: Enabling users to see updated ETAs and next turn locations from their lock screen or route overview, this feature will be globally available on Android and iOS this month.
- Recents: Preserving recent highlights even after closing the Google Maps window, this feature is set to launch globally next month.
Shopping
- Virtual Try-On: Allowing users to envision how clothes appear on a diverse array of real models, this tool is now available with brands like Everlane, H&M, LOFT, and Anthropologie.
- Guided Refinements: This feature assists US shoppers in fine-tuning their search for the perfect clothing item. It emulates the experience of a store associate, offering similar options to the selected item but with varying details.
Lens
- Search Your Skin: This unique feature permits users to snap a photo of their skin and receive visual matches for skin conditions. It also extends to other body parts, such as nails, lips, and hair.
Search
- Generative AI: Discover the perfect restaurant, hotel, or tourist attraction with ease! Pose detailed questions and receive answers sourced from the web, reviews, and photographs.
Bard
- Image Prompts: Amp up your creativity by incorporating images in your prompts to Bard. For instance, ask Bard to “craft a witty caption for this photo.”
Google Weekly
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Google’s quest to infuse AI into its entire product range is just getting started, and these innovative features are only the beginning!