{"id":720301,"date":"2026-04-07T18:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/new-google-maps-features-local-guides-redesign-ai-captions-photo-sharing\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T18:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:35:10","slug":"new-google-maps-features-local-guides-redesign-ai-captions-photo-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/new-google-maps-features-local-guides-redesign-ai-captions-photo-sharing\/","title":{"rendered":"New Google Maps features: Local Guides redesign, AI captions, photo sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a35eec37e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a35eec37e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/new-google-maps-features-local-guides-redesign-ai-captions-photo-sharing\/#New_Maps_tools_surface_recent_media_suggest_camera_roll_uploads_and_flag_top_reviewers_with_gold_profiles_as_Google_expands_AI_captions\" >New Maps tools surface recent media, suggest camera roll uploads, and flag top reviewers with gold profiles, as Google expands AI captions.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/new-google-maps-features-local-guides-redesign-ai-captions-photo-sharing\/#Topics_on_this_page\" >Topics on this page<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"subhead\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Maps_tools_surface_recent_media_suggest_camera_roll_uploads_and_flag_top_reviewers_with_gold_profiles_as_Google_expands_AI_captions\"><\/span>New Maps tools surface recent media, suggest camera roll uploads, and flag top reviewers with gold profiles, as Google expands AI captions.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"bialty-container\">\n<p>Google is rolling out new Google Maps features that make it easier to contribute photos, reviews, and local insights, while adding Gemini-powered caption suggestions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Local Guides redesign.<\/strong> Contributor profiles are getting more visibility. Total points now <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear more prominently, Local Guide levels are easier to spot, and badge designs have been refreshed.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Top contributors will also stand out more in reviews with new gold profile indicators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"888\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 440 \/ 888;\" width=\"440\" controls src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2026\/04\/google-local-guides-redesign.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p><strong>AI caption drafts.<\/strong> Google is also introducing AI-generated caption drafts. Gemini analyzes selected images and suggests text you can edit or discard.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caption suggestions are available in English on iOS in the U.S., with Android and broader global expansion planned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Media<\/a> sharing.<\/strong> Google Maps now shows recent photos and videos directly in the Contribute tab, making uploads faster.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you enable media access, Google Maps will suggest images from your camera roll that are ready to post with a tap. <\/li>\n<li>This feature is now live globally on iOS and Android.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why we care.<\/strong> Google is making it easier to create and scale fresh local content, which can directly affect rankings and visibility. At the same time, stronger contributor signals may influence which reviews users trust and which businesses win clicks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttd-topics-display\">\n<div class=\"ttd-topics-content\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics_on_this_page\"><\/span>Topics on this page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"ttd-topics-links\">Google MapsGoogleArtificial intelligenceGeminiUser-generated contentAndroidIOSEnglishLarge language modelLocal Guides<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-topics-show-extra-button\">+5 more<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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