Google Maps will notify you if your favorite store is promoting

Google Maps has been recommending bars and restaurants you might like since June 2018. Today, Maps goes even further. “We made two updates to make it even easier to follow the places that interest you” Google announcement in a blog post. One of these new features is reserved for merchants and professionals who manage an organization listed on Google Maps.

Google Maps will let you follow the news of your favorite bars and restaurants

For example, it could be a cafe, restaurant, hairdresser or clothing store. 3 months before its opening, a professional can now apply for his organization on Google Maps. The opening date will then be highlighted in orange in the location information. (see picture above). To take advantage of this new feature, a seller must open a Google MyBusiness profile.

All you need to do to follow the news of referenced organizations; Click the “Follow” buttonwill appear next to other location information. News about the selected cafe or restaurant will be listed in a special tab called “for you”. In this category you will find both promotions offered by your favorite organic supermarket, as well as evenings organized by your bar or discounts at a vintage clothing store.

The update is currently rolling out to all compatible Android smartphones and tablets. In recent weeks, the mapping service has been flooded with new features, such as the integration of Spotify, Apple Music and Google Play. What do you think about this new feature? Will you use it?

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