05-05-2024 03:23 PM
During this week, I've noticed a change in how users can rate reviews on Android. While the "like"👍 feature continues on Desktop, on Android a message has appeared:
When you press, and holt, the heart, the following icons appear:
I'm not really sure what they mean. Can someone explain what each icon signifies and how we evaluate a review by using them?
On the other hand, I'm not convinced by this change. I believe the concept of 'like' is understood in all contexts, whereas the interpretation of icons is very ambiguous and varies across cultures.
05-06-2024 01:02 AM
This was announced in November 2023. Please see https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-november-2023/
Also, when you use the new like system on food photos and food reviews you might see a nifty new animation superimposed on the image.
Cheers
Morten
05-06-2024 01:10 AM - edited 05-06-2024 01:11 AM
I forgot to answer your question, @Joan_claveria
Heart: I like or love
Clapping: Very good or amazing
Fire: Outstanding (In English "On fire" is used about something beyond amazing)
Lip licking: Used for fantastic taste
Mind blowing: Is used for something extremely exciting or surprising
But I'm sure people will use the icons differently based on their own interpretations.
Cheers
Morten