Putting Google Maps Back in the Driver's Seat

Welcome to episode 77 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will discuss the latest AI improvements making their way to Google Maps in the coming months, including improved conversational guidance along routes and landmark navigation. From there, we cover Google's ongoing feud with Disney following the expiration of their shared YouTube TV contract, before finishing up with a dive into some extremely impressive Pixel 10 sales numbers. Subscribe YouTube PodcastsPocket CastsSpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Google Maps improvements18:49 - New Google icons22:22 - Google's feud with Disney37:49 - Pixel 10 sales numbers54:35 - Wrap-up Hosts Abner LiDamien WildeWill Sattelberg Read more Google Maps gets Gemini for conversational navigation & traffic reporting on Android, iOSGoogle Maps rolling out landmark-based navigation, Gemini-powered LensNew Google Maps live lane guidance uses AI, camera on Android AutomotiveThese are the new Google Photos and Maps icons with a gradient redesignDisney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feudDisney-YouTube TV feud extends to Movies Anywhere, as Google no longer syncs digital movie purchasesPixel 10 is a hit in the US with Google’s new ‘single-month sales record’ amid iPhone 17 Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload9to5Mac Happy HourElectrekSpace Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [e-mail], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.