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There’s a new Google Maps beta making the rounds, and while it won’t bring any major changes to your daily navigation, there are a few goodies inside that might make it worth taking for a spin.
First off, Google is putting a greater emphasis on Contributions, its points- and incentives-based Yelp competitor designed to help users find top-notch local restaurants and businesses. You can now add a shortcut on your home screen that brings you directly to your Contributions screen, letting you rate places and post photos more quickly.
There’s also a new notifications toggle in the People and places menu for Bookings. By turning it on, you’ll apparently get updates when businesses near you are available for reservations. As Android Police discovered in its traditional teardown, the service is likely related to the fitness-centric Reserve with Google, and is currently limited to Los Angeles, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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