Google has this new map unit that is titled "Related places" and shows a map with a carousel beneath it of related places. This actually comes up for brand name searches, which isn't great - why would ...

When you go to Google Maps on desktop and place your cursor over a business listing, Google will overlay more details on that business. If you then move your cursor over the business images, you can ...

When using heatmaps to gauge interest levels for Google Local Carousel results, search marketer Matthew Hunt discovered that 48 percent of searchers surveyed clicked the Carousel results, while only ...

Discovery is a big focus for Google Maps as evident by the Explore and For you tabs. The Android app is now testing a carousel of search shortcuts right underneath the main lookup field. This carousel ...

Google Maps has started to receive an update for some devices that delivers a new carousel of discovery-based buttons to help users navigate and find nearby services. Spotted by 9to5Google, the ...

Check out the new look for the Google Maps imagery and features. It is subtle, but Google said it helps users navigate. Google has updated the design of the maps interface to make it easier for their ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google Maps is getting a fresh coat of paint, although you might not notice it at first glance. Following the launches of the Pixel ...