After making the decision to shut down Goolge+ Local on August 7, the search engine giant, Google has now launched a new site called Zagat along with native apps for Android and iOS platform on Monday, July 29th. With this launch users will be able to locate the top bars, clubs, cafes and bistros around the globe through their mobile device or PC. The new iOS edition of Zagat covers nine different cities which include Boston, Austin, Chicago, New York, London, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Washington DC and San Francisco. According to Google, in the coming days, it will extend this list with 50 new destinations and will also cover other places of interest such as hotels and shopping venues.
The Group Product Manager and Head of Zagat, Gannon Hall has revealed the launch of the new site and apps through a post on the official blog of Google, which describes the service as:
“Today we’re launching a new Zagat website and mobile app for Android and iPhone that puts the very best restaurants and nightspots right at your fingertips. And for the first time, our trusted Zagat ratings and reviews are available for free with no registration required.
The new Zagat features the latest news and video content from our expert local editors, curated lists (think “10 Hidden Restaurant Gardens Around DC”), powerful search and map-based browsing to help you find the local gems.
These days, the challenge in deciding where to go is not about about a lack of information or user reviews, but finding accurate information and trusted opinions so you can quickly make informed decisions. Through our digital products—and the Google products you use every day like the new Google Maps for Mobile—you can rely on Zagat’s curated lists and summary reviews to cut through the clutter so you can find the perfect spot.
The new Zagat covers restaurants and nightlife in nine cities, and over the coming months we plan to expand to 50 U.S. and international destinations and cover shopping, hotels and other places of interest. We know that many of you are eager to have continued access to our content in these markets, so in advance of this expansion, we’ll soon make our existing ratings and reviews available on Zagat.com.
For more than 34 years we’ve been surveying passionate locals about the places that matter to them most. This is the foundation on which Zagat was built—and we hope that through our featured surveys on Zagat.com, you’ll continue to share your opinions with us as you rate and review the places you visit.”
Source: TNW, GoogleBlog
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