TechCrunch Daily Crunch Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs
Apr 8, 2026
Google Maps can now suggest AI-generated captions to make photo sharing faster. A movie-tracking app alerts you to jump scares in real time across Apple devices. Chrome is testing vertical side tabs and a refreshed reading mode aimed at heavy tab users and researchers.
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Use Gemini Captions To Speed Photo Sharing
- Use Google Maps' new Gemini captions to speed up sharing photos of places.
- Captions generate automatically in English on iOS US now, with global and Android expansion planned.
Maps Surfaces Recent Photos For Easier Contributing
- Google is surfacing recent photos in the Contribute tab to make posting easier.
- If media access is enabled, users see recent photos and videos inline and can post them to help update place info.
Maps Adds Points And Local Guide Visibility
- Google is adding tracking and recognition to motivate contributors.
- Contributors will see total points and highlighted Local Guide levels on profiles to track impact and status.