Google Maps is potentially moving beyond simple navigation to become your personal digital assistant. Recent code discovered in a beta version of the app suggests that Google is working on a feature titled “Ask Maps to order food.” By leveraging the power of Gemini AI, this update would allow users to initiate food orders directly within the interface. While the tech giant hasn't made an official announcement yet, the addition of this tool aligns with their broader strategy of developing "agentic AI"—systems designed to perform specific tasks, such as making reservations or managing online transactions, rather than just providing information.

Although this feature sounds promising, it is still in the early stages of development and might not make it to a final release. If it does launch, the company plans to keep security a priority, as current leaks indicate that users will still need to manually approve payments before any transaction is finalized. There is no confirmed timeline for a rollout, and it remains unclear if this will be a standard feature or locked behind a Gemini Advanced subscription. For now, users will have to wait for further updates from Google to see if they can soon swap their delivery apps for a quick chat with Maps.