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Google Phone removed Nearby places search feature
Google Phone for Android loses the ability to search for Nearby places. Android’s default dialer app has removed the feature to find Nearby places, making search for Contacts the only available option.
Last month, it was assumed that the feature will be removed soon from the Phone by Google app. The functionality was intended to allow you to look for businesses using the search field at the top of the app.
Notably, the hint has been updated from “Search contacts & places” to just “Search contacts.” Besides, “Nearby places” no longer appears in settings – confirming that Google ditched the feature from the Phone app.
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