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Google Maps on iOS can now 'match' you with restaurants

July 31, 2018

Figuring out where to eat has never been easier. 

Google Maps on iOS has been updated Tuesday with a feature that shows you how well you “match” with a restaurant. 

Once you’ve updated Google Maps on iOS to the latest version, the feature will automatically show as a “match” percentage on restaurants you find on Google Maps.

Google says the score is calculated “based on your unique preferences.” When the feature was first announced, in May, Google gave a bit more thorough explanation. 

“We use machine learning to generate this number, based on a few factors: what we know about a business, the food and drink preferences you’ve selected in Google Maps, places you’ve been to, and whether you’ve rated a restaurant or added it to a list. Your matches change as your own tastes and preferences evolve over time—it’s like your own expert sidekick, helping you quickly assess your options and confidently make a decision,” the company said at the time.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Google Maps on iOS can now 'match' you with restaurants

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