Stories about: Google Places  

The search giant says the app is “the best way to get your business on Google”

A major move for Google and local businesses alike

The Business Photos program has been expanded to these three countries

Any business can now ask a photographer to take 360 degree images of their locations

Foursquare wants you to check the site for places to go, rather than Yelp or Google Places

Places you've been to and rated previously will also be highlighted on the map

Along with an updated Places panel, with more info and images

Info provided by owners is not always blindly trusted now

Google is debuting a new help section aimed at the most common problems

Searchers in Europe, Australia and Japan can find out what the stores near them carry

Zagat is a well respected brand and could bolster Google's image in local reviews

Users abused Google's system for reporting problems