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https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GettyImages-2202707012.jpg?resize=1200,8001200800Google is rolling out new features to make it easier for users to contribute local knowledge to Maps. Most notably, Gemini can now create captions when users are looking to share a photo or video about a place.