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July 31, 2018 11:02 am GMT

Google Maps on iOS can now 'match' you with restaurants

Figuring out where to eat has never been easier. 

Google Maps on iOS has been updated Tuesday with a feature that shows you how well you "match" with a restaurant. 

SEE ALSO: Apple Store app for iOS gets voice search

Once you've updated Google Maps on iOS to the latest version, the feature will automatically show as a "match" percentage on restaurants you find on Google Maps.

Google says the score is calculated "based on your unique preferences." When the feature was first announced, in May, Google gave a bit more thorough explanation. 

"We use machine learning to generate this number, based on a few factors: what we know about a business, the food and drink preferences you’ve selected in Google Maps, places you’ve been to, and whether you’ve rated a restaurant or added it to a list. Your matches change as your own tastes and preferences evolve over time—it’s like your own expert sidekick, helping you quickly assess your options and confidently make a decision," the company said at the time.  Read more...

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