Descriptions found in a new update to the Google Maps Android app (version 26.27.00.941319029) indicate a new feature that will allow users to place orders directly from restaurants via the map, eliminating the need for third-party services.
According to the discovered information, the system will integrate with Gemini and be able to automatically place orders on behalf of the user. It is presumed that the function will activate in an “on the way” scenario, where the user pre-selects an establishment and confirms the order so that the food is ready upon arrival.
At present, the feature is not active in the app's interface. However, the presence of detailed code strings indicates an active development phase. Typically, such elements are used in screen prompts and during the first launch of a function.
The question remains open as to how the logic for order placement will be implemented. Whether the processing will occur through Gemini's cloud capabilities or require local support on devices with enhanced AI capabilities.
It is also unclear whether the feature will integrate with specific delivery services or become a universal interface capable of interacting with various restaurant ordering platforms.
While development is in its early stages and launch dates have not been disclosed, the appearance of such strings in the code suggests that Google Maps is gradually transforming from a navigation service into a full-fledged platform with agentic AI elements.
