Google has announced a new update for Gemini that improves how local search results are displayed. Now, when users ask local questions, Gemini can respond with rich and visual local results instead of plain text.
With this update, Gemini visually presents local businesses using photos, star ratings, and real-world details pulled directly from Google Maps data. As a result, users can quickly understand places around them without needing to open multiple links.
Google shared this feature through a short video posted on X by the Gemini team. The video showed how Gemini highlights nearby businesses with images, ratings, and key information in one clean layout. This makes local search more helpful and easier to scan, especially on mobile devices.
Starting today, Gemini can serve up local results in a rich, visual format. See photos, ratings, and real-world info from @GoogleMaps, right where you need them.
— G3mini (@GeminiApp) December 13, 2025
Because of this change, it is more important than ever to keep your Google Business Profile accurate and complete. Make sure your business name, address, phone number, photos, services, and business hours are updated. In addition, having strong and recent reviews will help your business stand out in these visual results.
Later, Google removed the original post for unknown reasons. However, a GIF of the video continued circulating online, keeping the update visible within the local SEO community. Shortly after that, Google reposted the announcement, confirming that the feature is real and rolling out.
Overall, this update shows how Gemini and Google Maps are becoming more connected. For businesses, staying active on Google Business Profile is no longer optional. It directly impacts how you appear in AI-powered local results and how customers discover you online.
Starting today, Gemini can serve up local results in a rich, visual format. See photos, ratings, and real-world info from @GoogleMaps, right where you need them.
— G3mini (@GeminiApp) December 13, 2025
