Google Maps: missing roads, photos… a new editor simplifies bug fixing

It’s been a while Possible to report bugs in Google Maps, but the experience so far has been pretty frustrating. For example, in the event of a mapping error, it was until now simply possible to put a “pin” in the appropriate field and indicate to Google the name of the route with the description. The changes can then be brought online at the whim of the platform, after what can be a relatively long time.

Google clearly wants Simplify error reporting to provide the best possible mapping experience. That’s why the web search giant is launching a new editor for the web and mobile version of Google Maps. Concretely, if you refer to Google Maps from a desktop computer, “Edit map” option appears in the hamburger menu. then a new option “Missing route”.

Google Maps helps you clean up maps with new editing features

Click on it and then you can draw the exact contours of this path missing from the mapping platform. The editor allows you to report closed roads, name errors, traffic direction errors, or that a road is no longer found. Google will verify every change. However with this system, continuous updating of data should be easierthis should result in fewer errors.

Google Maps is also useful for Internet users and business managers. edit and update photos they upload to a location or business more easily. The idea is that during a search, the Internet user can come across more relevant photos than ever to give him an upfront idea of ​​engagement level, service or experience. It’s also possible to see the latest photos privately in a new “Updates” tab.

Finally, Google is launching the “Local Love Challenge” in the United States. It’s about helping 100,000+ local businesses by posting photos and reviews. For now No reduction of operation in other countries affected by the pandemic yet. Google still states that “Will take into account feedback on the Local Love competition to guide future campaigns in more countries”.

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Changes to Google Maps are currently rolling out to all 80 countries (including France). where it is already possible to edit errors. What do you think about these features? Share your views in the comments.