Google Maps is trying to make it easier to find businesses right around the block.
On Thursday, Google spread local search suggestions for Google Maps to more parts of the world. When you type in a kind of business and a city name in the "Search Maps" box, Google will offer ideas for places based on the location.
If you type in sushi and Tokyo, for example, suggestions for restaurants in Japan's capital filter up. If you type in sushi and your city's name, names of sushi restaurants citywide show up. Or if Google's map is already pointing to your neighborhood and you type in sushi, suggestions for the very closest restaurants pop up.
For those who sign in to their Google account, the site will keep track of the activity in Google Maps and display suggestions from past searches.
More: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20003278-93.html
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On Thursday, Google spread local search suggestions for Google Maps to more parts of the world. When you type in a kind of business and a city name in the "Search Maps" box, Google will offer ideas for places based on the location.
If you type in sushi and Tokyo, for example, suggestions for restaurants in Japan's capital filter up. If you type in sushi and your city's name, names of sushi restaurants citywide show up. Or if Google's map is already pointing to your neighborhood and you type in sushi, suggestions for the very closest restaurants pop up.
For those who sign in to their Google account, the site will keep track of the activity in Google Maps and display suggestions from past searches.
More: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20003278-93.html
