Gemini can answer local queries using a rich, visual layout that surfaces photos, star ratings, and real-world place details drawn from Google Maps. The visual presentation places images and practical business information directly in conversational responses to location-based questions. Businesses and organizations should ensure Google Business Profiles are accurate, complete, and include positive reviews to maximize visibility in Gemini local results. A demonstration post appeared on X and was subsequently removed; a GIF of the demonstration circulated in forums, indicating early visibility and rapid attention for the feature.
"Google announced that Gemini can now respond to your local questions with local results in a "rich, visual format." Google will visually lay out the local results to include photos, ratings, and real-world info from Google Maps data."
"Starting today, Gemini can serve up local results in a rich, visual format. See photos, ratings, and real-world info from @GoogleMaps, right where you need them. pic.twitter.com/JeXMWaaYM3- G3mini (@GeminiApp) December 11, 2025"
"So make sure your Google Business Profiles for your business or organization is up-to-date, accurate and full of information and that you have some good reviews. Update: Google removed the tweet for some reason... So here is a GIF of that video:"
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