"Maps will soon let you use a nickname and select an alternative profile picture for online reviews, so you can rate a business without linking it to full name and Google profile photo. Google says it will monitor for "suspicious and fake reviews," and every review is still associated with an account on Google's backend, which it believes will discourage bad actors."
"Google didn't explain why it is introducing anonymous reviews; it pitched the idea as a way to be a business's "Secret Santa." Some users are nervous to publicly post reviews for local businesses as it may be used to track their location or movements. It may encourage more people to contribute honest feedback to its platform, for better or worse."
Google Maps will let users post reviews with a custom name and alternative profile picture so ratings do not display the user's full name or Google profile photo. Google will continue to associate each review with an account on its backend and says it will monitor for suspicious or fake reviews to deter bad actors. A new Explore tab view will surface trending and popular nearby restaurants, activities, and sights with a swipe-up interface. In the US, Gemini-powered "Know before you go" tips will synthesize reviews and listings into three concise advice bullets. Both features arrive by end of November.
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