Google Maps is rolling out new chat-based features that allow users to order food, book hotels, and complete other real-world tasks directly through the app. The update also expands the company's Ask Maps feature to 150 additional countries and territories. The move reflects Google's broader goal of transforming Maps from a simple navigation tool into a personal assistant that helps users get things done. With the new capabilities, users can interact with Maps conversationally rather than just searching for directions or locations. The expansion brings the task-oriented assistant to a significantly wider global audience, though Google did not specify which countries or territories are included in the latest rollout.