The maps application of Google has been proving for some time that it is much more than a utility for when the user is lost. And it is that, in addition to addresses, it lists all kinds of establishments and premises, and the way to get to them. Issues that, until now, were limited to specific audiences such as US users, but now also reaching Spain We are talking about the function Browse nearby, dedicated exclusively to satisfying the possible culinary needs of the user , but always according to their personal tastes and not just criteria of closeness.
This is the Scan Nearby feature, which appears at the bottom of the main screen Google Maps, right on the map. It can also be accessed from the side menu. This tool allows you to access a whole selection of nearby places, especially bars and restaurants, where please the palate. Of course, beyond finding the generic list of the closest places, Google Maps is in charge of looking for those that may interest to the user to avoid, as far as possible, wasting time when looking for the ideal place.
Just update the app from Google Maps for Android or to iOS to find this function.As you move around the map, a small tab labeled Explore Area appears at the bottom. If you swipe up, a new screen loaded with nearby and interesting places for the user appears.
This screen usually focuses on restaurants and bars, knowing well if it's time for a vermouth, the lunch or dinner Thus, it shows the ideal places according to the time of day, but also according to different criteria. In this way, the screen creates selections as the best dining places, cheap eats, taverns, warm and cozy places , and other options.
When one of these categories is selected, the user returns to the usual map, but with the cards of the places listed in said selection, being able to jump from one to another to know their location and other details.By clicking on the cards, the user goes to see the information of the establishment such as the reviews of other users, the influx by hours or even photographs of the place.
On the nearby places screen, in addition to selections, the user can scroll between tabs to plan other plans such aswhere to eat, where to have a few drinks or, if you prefer, a coffee and snacks. Of course , always keeping in mind that Google Maps will select not only the closest places, but those that have a special relationship with others already visited by the user, for example, thus matching the style, the type of foodor other references that may match the tastes of those looking for a new place to explore.
In this way, Spanish users of Google Maps will no longer have to search directly on the map and scrutinize the evaluations of other users to find a place of interest for lunch, dinner or a drink. Just deploy this new feature, especially when visiting other cities. All you need to do is have the latest version of Google Maps, available from Google Play Store and from the App Store completely free
