Google is rolling out video reviews for Maps

Google has launched a new feature under its Local Guides program that allows users to upload videos of up to 30 seconds in length. TechCrunch says that the feature was made available by Google a couple of weeks ago, but now the company has started notifying users about it via email.

While, until now you could only attach photos to locations on Google Maps, the new feature will make the reviewing of things more elaborate and interesting.

To record or upload videos to Google Maps, you’ll have to search for and select a place in Google Maps, scroll down and tap “add a photo,” tap the “Camera” icon and then hold the shutter to record (or you can upload a short video, too).  As TechCrunch reports, up to 10 seconds of video can be recorded directly through the Google Maps app, and up to 30 seconds of video can be uploaded from your camera roll.

This new feature will also help local businesses to highlight their products. For now, this feature is available to only Android devices but is expected to reach more people in the coming weeks.