According to Sundar Pichai on X, Google is launching Immersive Navigation in Google Maps with a vivid 3D view and granular road context such as lanes, crosswalks, and traffic lights, starting its US rollout today. As reported by Google via Pichai's post, Gemini models analyze Street View and aerial imagery to render accurate landmark visuals along routes, enhancing situational awareness for drivers and pedestrians. According to the announcement, this AI-driven mapping upgrade targets faster wayfinding and fewer missed turns, creating opportunities for mobility apps, logistics routing, and in-car infotainment partners to integrate richer guidance and advertising formats.