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Google Maps Interface changes?

Colin Colehour [PersonRank 10]

Friday, August 17, 2007
16 years ago2,490 views

I just noticed that Google Maps now shows thumbnails and reviews next to search listings. How long has that been happening? This is the first time I've ever seen this in any of my searches.

Thumbnails:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1434/1150186813_a47fa5b292_o.png

Thumbnail and Review:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1066/1151033202_2bea5597ce_o.png

Martin Porcheron [PersonRank 10]

16 years ago #

It's been there quite a while, I prefer the "Map View" though.

Colin Colehour [PersonRank 10]

16 years ago #

I've only seen thumbnails and reviews show up when I hit 'More Info' on one of the map popups. Never on the search results side.

Juha-Matti Laurio [PersonRank 10]

16 years ago #

Thanks. Absolutely new information here, I believe many others users share this situation.

Haochi [PersonRank 10]

16 years ago #

Yeah, it's been around for a couple of months.
http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2007/05/new-text-view-in-google-maps.html

Colin Colehour [PersonRank 10]

16 years ago #

I think the reason I hadn't noticed it was because I use the default 'search the map' search method. The images and reviews don't show up in the search results section when you search that way.Today was the first time I had to specifically find several businesses.

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