Google Lens is rolling out to Google Maps as a complement to location maps, making it easy to see what's popular at local restaurants without ever leaving the Maps app.
How it works: As 9to5Google notes, popular dishes will be highlighted in orange with a little asterisk when the Lens button (in the upper-right corner of menu images in Maps) is tapped. This makes it much easier to see what's good at a local eatery without having to open a separate app or take a photo yourself with the Lens app.
Where it is: The feature is currently only available on Android; iOS usually gets these types of options later. If you don’t see the lens button in your native version of Maps, make sure you’ve updated the app.
Big Picture: The addition makes a lot of sense, since most of us probably look up restaurants in Google Maps before looking for menus online. Having Lens right in the Maps app lets people know the technology exists, and gets it out of its own siloed location on Android. Let's hope the capability comes to iOS soon.
