Google recently announced that the Phone by Google dialer app is saying goodbye to the Nearby Places search feature on Android. This change is now in effect, as reported by 9to5google. Here’s what you need to know:
– The ability to search for businesses in the Phone by Google app has been removed.
– The “Search contacts & places” field has been replaced with a “Search contacts” field for contact search only.
– The “Nearby Places” option has been completely removed from the settings.
Google explained that the decision to eliminate the Nearby Places search feature was due to low usage. They found that only a small number of people were using this feature, with the majority turning to Google Search or Maps for business-related phone numbers.
The update removing this feature is currently rolling out, so if you haven’t already noticed, it will be gone soon. Stay tuned for more updates on the Phone by Google app features!
