Google announced on November 9, 2026 that developers can build location-aware apps with Google Maps Platform inside Google AI Studio, using automated setup, live previews and a free demo allowance of 100 calls per API each day. A developer describes an idea to Gemini, and AI Studio handles the Maps Platform configuration and API-key management before loading an interactive map in its preview area. Google’s example is a request for an interactive 3D tour of New York City landmarks. The process…