Google Maps gets new Explore feature to help you find points of interest nearby

[Guest Jared Peters]

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In addition to

getting new ad extensions, Google Maps is getting a brand new Explore feature that’s going to make finding new locations and points of interest even easier.

 

Tapping the new Explore button at the bottom of Google Maps opens up a pane that displays different kinds of places to visit in your general location. After confirming your location, you can specify how close you’d like recommendations to be (within 10 minutes walking distance or 20 minutes driving distance, for example) and what time of day you’re interested in going, and Google populates the results based on that information. This keeps the feature from suggesting you head to a breakfast spot at 8 at night, or from recommending driving locations when you’re out and about on foot for the day.

 

If you’re using an Android device, you can also view more detailed information about specific locations, including things like restaurant reviews and transit information where applicable. As you check into more and more locations, Google builds more personalized results to make sure you’re only seeing relevant information. Definitely a step in the right direction towards making Google Maps your go-to app when you’re looking for anything around your city or travelling.

 

source:

Google Maps Blog

 

 

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