Hidden deep within the recent Google Maps update for version 9.17 are subtle hints that Google is planning to expand certain commerce functionality, specifically around its current gas pricing and amenities search features. This has the tech public speculating wildly about what’s next for the Internet giant. PCWorld recently reported that the latest Google Maps update has within it assets that suggest search functionality around gas pricing and what amenities are available at a nearby hotel, for example, will be included in coming iterations. Android Police, another technology website, also did a full “APK (Android application package) teardown” of the update to show exactly how Google plans on executing the new features and what the resulting experience would look like for consumers. The latter outlet’s investigation into the code of the release revealed an interesting insight around fuel pricing. While Google Maps currently shows gas price results for stations nearby, they are
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Kenneth Carnesi holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School and a Professional Certificate in International Banking from Harvard Law School. Kenneth Carnesi is the Director of Operations and Government Sales at Anaptyx LLC and sits on the Boards of The Lazarus Organization, Monkeetech LLC and MG Madison Phillips, Inc. Mr. Carnesi has also founded CICG - Carnesi International Consulting Group, a company specializing in strategy consulting to small to mid-size businesses.
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