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Google is rolling out a new feature to make it easier for users to provide location information to Maps, the company announced Tuesday. In particular, Gemini can now create captions when users want to share a photo or video on a site.
When users select the photos they want to share, Gemini will analyze the photos to create captions. Users can choose to edit or delete the text. The company says that the new tool is designed to give users a voice to describe when sharing content. Translation suggestions are available now in English on iOS in the US and will roll out globally and to Android in the coming months, Google says.
The company is also making it easier to find the right photo to share with the community. When users turn on access to Google Maps on their phones, they see photos and videos from their recent experiences in the “Contribute” section. From there, they can take a picture and post it.
“The photos and videos you post help people better understand a place, like the overall vibe or the latest listings,” Google said in a blog post. “Now, we’re making it even easier to find the right photo to share.”
Photo and video suggestions are now available worldwide on iOS and Android.
In addition, Google is making it easier for users to see the impact of their contributions, as they will now see all their contributions displayed in the “Contribute” section. In addition, “Local Guide” sections have been featured on many websites. Local Guides benefit from adding photos, writing reviews, answering questions, and researching information to improve Google Maps.
The company says it’s updated its performance badges so it’s easier to see if someone is a “professional reality checker,” a “good photographer,” or a “beginner.” In addition, Google is making it easier to see the top contributors with the latest gold color profiles.
Google says the new feature is designed to help its community of more than 500 million people, who share photos, reviews, and videos to help others decide what to do and where to go. Since Maps relies heavily on contributors to keep the information fresh and up-to-date, it makes sense for the company to monitor the performance of these offerings.
