Introducing new badges on Google Maps

[Yash5]

Is there any benefits from the local guides perks or not

[ProfArunCM]

Thanks @HelloJess for sharing details of new badges.

@HsRawal

@Gabisdaddi

@Kamalhasnainee

@OSM

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@HelloJess wrote:

Do you love taking photos? How about reviewing the places you visit? Maybe you’re into exploring new areas, or adding details about places to help others get around.

Local Guides share their knowledge in many ways. That’s why, starting today, we’re introducing badges to recognize different kinds of top contributors on Google Maps.

Caption: Screenshot of four new badges in Google Maps: Expert Photographer, Expert Reviewer, Novice Fact Finder, Novice Trailblazer.

Here are the four new badges you can earn right now:

Reviewer

You’ll earn this badge by writing detailed reviews that help people decide where to go.

Photographer

This badge is for sharing photos of places, so others can see the world on Google Maps.

Trailblazer

Here’s the badge for exploring. Earn it by being the first to add, review, or take a photo of a place.

Fact Finder

Earn this badge by checking facts, making edits, and answering simple questions about places to help people find the right information on Google Maps.

By sharing more, you can get upgrades for each one. For example, a Novice Photographer can become an Expert Photographer, and then reach legendary status as a Master Photographer. Your past contributions will be factored in too, so some of you may have already reached that status!

This feature is rolling out over the next few weeks. To see if it’s on your device right now, go to “Your contributions” on Google Maps for Android or iOS. There, you’ll see your progress toward each badge. Tap each one to see how to earn the more advanced version of your new badge.

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[NFN]

I Smell bull $#@

Is this exclusive to the states?

Most of us can't even add videos yet never mind new badges

(Before you  guys post tutorials and $#@ there is no option or long press or post from gallery  ect.  There is no function)

[Yash5]

Is google giving any benefits or not

[AtmaR]

Waiting for this update to my account... 🙂

[Kazım]

 Türkiye ve Kuşadası'na henüz gelmemiş.

[ShahMdSultan]

@HelloJess it is really a nice update in Google Maps. All new badges are very Lovely 

Thanks for the news and information. 

[Seedra]

Thank you. It's cool. I sugest a new bag for who inquier the wrong picture of the place on the google map. I often report the wrong pictures on the map. 

[RenataH]

I just noticed my badges and was quite delighted. Thanks for the recognition!

[Govind_Jha]

I have not seen it on either of my Android Devices, nor on the web interface (Level 7). All localguide get this update??