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Google says it uncovered thousands of illegitimate listings, including for fake businesses, on Google Maps and has announced a lawsuit against the alleged scammers behind the fraud. The lawsuit, ...

The next time you're using Google Maps to research a business, you might be able to ask Gemini to help you find information. While you have Maps open, tap on a business listing. Once you have that ...

We've covered the disclaimer Google has been adding to reviews section saying reviews aren't verified a couple times now, and a while go. But Shameem Adhikarath noticed that they are now showing it in ...

Google Maps is getting a few UI tweaks for the listing page. The “Popular times” section for a location has moved above the reviews section. The options for suggesting an edit, measuring distance, ...

Google Maps is testing emoji reactions for images in business listings. Available emojis include heart, pray, fire, tongue-out, and a mind-blown option. Tapping an emoji triggers a small animation, ...

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 ...

As Pride month continues, Google is adding support for an LGBTQ+ owned attribute to Business Profiles that appear in Search and Maps. “Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned” will appear on store listings with an ...

Google Maps is a free web mapping platform that helps searchers find directions to their chosen destinations and allows businesses to list their store locations. This app is connected to Google ...

Google will start listing verified abortion providers through its Google Maps service. The company will verify that these facilities perform the procedure and label them accordingly. The move will ...