[Re] Google Maps Updated And Comes With A New Feature
The Google Maps being updated to version 9.4 brings a new feature of ‘Local Guides’, which is developed with the idea in mind to provide expert opinion about the area to the people using the service.Local Guides is similar to Yelp, in the sense that it gives local reviewers more benefits as they write more reviews.
The rewards Google is giving out are not much but its still something. The list of rewards is as below:
0+ reviews(Level 1)
Access our monthly newsletter
Stay up to date on the latest program benefits, features, and news
In select countries, invites to members-only contests
Join Hangouts with tastemakers, connoisseurs, and Googlers worldwide
Submit your own Local Guides meetups for promotion
Eligible to test new Google products and features before public release
50+ reviews(Level 3)
Get highlighted in the Google Maps app with a Local Guides badge
Join our private Google+ community
Apply to moderate Local Guides Google+ Communities
In select cities, invites to exclusive events
200+ reviews(Level 4)
Eligible to be featured on our official Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and more
Annual thank you gift for consistent, high-quality contributions to Google Maps
So,if you are interested you can go to the site in the source to become a Local Guide or you can also try the updated by installing it directly from apk.