In an announcement from August 31, 2016, Matt Kremer introduces the Google Maps component for Ionic Creator, highlighting it as a highly requested feature. The component facilitates the integration of Google Maps into projects with ease, providing automatic setup of necessary dependencies, custom directives, and API keys. Users can add maps through a simple drag-and-drop interface, specifying locations and zoom levels, while more advanced customization is available through direct JavaScript and HTML code access. The feature is accessible with a Creator Pro account, which also offers additional benefits like custom code support and mobile package support. Kremer encourages timely subscription to take advantage of a promotional discount and invites users to subscribe to the newsletter for more updates.