Google Maps now lets you talk to Gemini while following walking or cycling directions. The latest update is an extension to the AI chatbot’s existing conversational navigation feature in driving mode that rolled out in November.

You can now ask Gemini hands-free questions without leaving the navigation screen. While walking, for example, you can ask things like “Tell me more about this neighborhood” or “Are there cafes with a bathroom along my route?” Cyclists can also check their ETA without taking…

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