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May. 17, 2007 at 1:24pm Eastern by Greg Sterling
Universal Search Spawns New Format For Google Maps
In conjunction with Universal Search, the Google Maps team created a new "text view" that features images of local businesses and a smaller map. The placement of ads is different, below the map on the right. And there's a pull-down menu to adjust distance.
Here's an example for "coffee houses, New York." The traditional "map view" is a click away. One way you get to text view is by clicking on "local business results ..." in what formerly was the Google Maps OneBox (now Universal Search). You can also get there from the "text view" link within Maps.
Below is a screenshot of the new text view:
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