Google Maps Platform runs in AI Studio

Google Maps Platform now runs in AI Studio. Developers can integrate maps into their apps without leaving their work environment. The feature is free.

Google Maps Platform runs in AI Studio at no cost. The new feature makes it possible to create interactive visualizations, such as 3D city tours, using Gemini inside AI Studio. At Dev Summit, Google presented Android Studio Rabbit 2, which allows the use of external KIs such as Claude and Codex. The Android Studio update includes new APIs and tools for integrating artificial intelligence. Google also announced the shutdown of Firebase Studio on March 22, 2027. Developers have until March 22, 2027 to export their projects from Firebase Studio.

Google Firebase Studio was launched in April 2025 in a preview version. In addition, Google launched XREAL Aura, the first mixed reality glasses with Android XR. The Google Maps Platform feature in AI Studio allows developers to integrate maps directly into their apps without leaving their work environment.

Comparison

Google Maps Platform is now available in AI Studio

Comparison
Item	Google Maps Platform	Android Studio Rabbit 2
Feature	Create interactive visualizations, such as 3D city tours	new APIs and tools for integrating artificial intelligence…
Availability	Available in AI Studio	released in preview in April 2025

Google Maps Platform brings AI into the development environment

The Google Maps Platform feature in AI Studio is aligned with the launch of Android Studio Rabbit 2, which allows the use of external AI models such as Claude and Codex. The new integration can help developers build richer, more interactive experiences without needing external tools. The availability of Google Maps Platform in AI Studio is an important step toward simplifying the use of maps in applications, especially for those who work in integrated development environments.

The integration is free, which makes it easier to experiment with and test new features. But the feature depends on using AI Studio and is not available in Brazil. The cost-free availability of the feature in AI Studio allows teams to test map features without financial constraints. The direct integration of Google Maps Platform into AI Studio measures developers' ability to build geographic interfaces without relying on external tools. The launch in Brazil has not been confirmed, but the feature is available globally. The launch date in Brazil was not mentioned, but the material does not provide information about it.

With information from engadget.com, ithome.com and heise.de.