Google starts useful functions for your everyday life

Google Maps users expect something new: The search engine company has a function ready for the apps on iOS and Android, which is supposed to make everyday life easier for many: Google Maps provides you with information from the area via community feed. GIGA takes a look at the details.

With the new Community Feed, Google Maps now delivers information, news and interesting things from your area to your smartphone. The company announces that all at once official blog post at. The aim is to strengthen user service and also help local companies, such as restaurants, especially during Corona.

Google Maps shows what’s happening nearby on iOS and Android

Whether the latest from the swimming pool around the corner or the nice little café in the neighborhood, from the mulled wine stand that cannot open at the Christmas market this year. The Google Maps Community Feed is intended to provide this and other information: Everything that users share about localities, institutions or companies.

According to Google, the feed contains, among other things, reviews, photos or news from the region. When choosing what users are shown, Google is guided by search behavior and their interests. Users can also subscribe to individual services or posts from selected sources. The Community Feed can be found in the Google Maps app in the “Explore” tab.

Community feed connects customers and companies

Google also sees the Community Feed as a bridge between companies and their customers. Especially in times of the corona pandemic, restaurants or public attractions could stay in contact with people from the area. So Google is expanding the functions offered. If you use Google Maps mainly as a navigation system for driving, new features should come soon that are worth knowing.

A tip on Google Maps from the GIGA editorial team:

The new Community Feed relies fully on the cooperation of the users: According to Google, 20 million entries are added every day – a data set that is impressive. The chances are not bad that information will be shared near you and that something interesting will be found. If you are looking for alternatives to Google Maps, you can now also try Huawei.