Google Maps has introduced three new features for Indian users on their phones –a redesigned Explore tab, For You and dining Offers.
“We’ve heard that Indian Maps users prefer a more assistive and visual browsing experience that is easy to access. To reflect this, we have a redesigned, India-focused Explore tab, the For You feature, and dining Offers,” said Krish Vitaldevara, Director, Google Maps.
This features will help them to discover local experiences and get recommendations that are personalised for better dining experience, including an “Offers” section to help users find deals and claim them at restaurants across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Hyderabad, Google said.
The “Offer” feature is being launched in partnership with EazyDiner, where users can now find offers from over 4,000 restaurants, with more categories and partners coming soon, Google said.
To use this feature, users can simply tap the “Offers” shortcut in the “Explore” tab or filter for restaurants with offers.
Google has redesigned the Explore tab for India. Google said, based on top queries and the way people interact with Google Maps in India, it has added seven shortcuts that users can access from the Explore tab – Restaurants, Petrol Pumps, ATMs, Offers, Shopping, Hotels, and Medical Shops.
Using machine learning, it can automatically identify the top suggestions across these categories in every city. Also users can also explore other popular neighborhoods.
With the ‘For You’ feature users can get inspiration on new restaurants, trending places, and personalized recommendations. This feature also uses the ‘Your Match’ score, which uses machine learning to combine information about millions of places with the information users have added — restaurants they have rated, cuisines they have liked, and places they have visited.
