Google Tests Discover More Places & Explore Places Nearby

Nov 1, 2024 - 7:21 am 0 by
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Google is testing more local search features and sections including a section in the local finder named "Discover more places" and a local search box in web search named "Explore places nearby."

These were both spotted by Claudia Tomina who posted these examples on X over the past week or so.

Here is a screenshot of the "Discover more places" section in the local finder:

Google Discover More Places

Here are some screenshots of the "Explore places nearby":

Google Explore Places Nearby

Google Explore Places Nearby2

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