Google Maps is getting this new 'immersive' view. Here's why it might be useful

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If you've ever looked up a restaurant on Google Maps, you may get an idea of the menu and the decor. 

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But it can be tricky to anticipate what the experience of eating there will be like. Will it feel too crowded when you arrive? Does the lighting set the right mood? 

These are the sorts of questions Google is trying to answer with its new "immersive view" feature in Google Maps. 

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