SEARCHENGINES
Tracking Tools Finally Noticing The Google Product Reviews Update Volatility?

So we have been watching the July 2022 Google Product Reviews Update for some time and noticed that based on SEO chatter from within the community, it likely really kicked in on Friday afternoon. But the automated Google search result tracking tools really did not show much, in aggregate, but as of this morning, they now are.
Just so you know, the chatter seems to be at the same level as before – which is not huge as previous Google Product Reviews Updates but there is chatter. These fluctuations may or may not be related to that specific update but it was the only one confirmed recently.
First, let me share screenshots of what the SEO tools are showing:
Google Tracking Tools
Semrush and when you toggle it to just Shopping, things get a bit hotter.
As you can see, volatility is starting to show in these aggregated tools.
What are you all noticing? Has this product reviews update been tamer for you?
Forum discussion at Twitter & WebmasterWorld & Black Hat World.
Source: www.seroundtable.com
SEARCHENGINES
Google Testing Expandable Maps In Search & Tabs In Map Results

Google is testing an expandable map feature in Google Search for when you see the map load in mobile search. This is instead of when you click on the map and it takes you into Google Maps, here Google is just expanding the map screen larger and adds a link to go to Google Maps. Also, Google is testing tabs in the business profile via in Google Maps.
This expandable map test was spotted by Shameem Adhikarath on Twitter, here is a GIF of it in action:
You can see that after it expands, there are buttons to Open in Maps and Driving Directions.
Also, Punit spotted tabs again in the Google Business Profile listing in Google Maps. We saw this back in June, here is his tweet on this:
Google Maps business listing shows tabs for business overview and reviews, Photo, about… pic.twitter.com/JcppTEfzNW
— Punit (@Punit6008) July 8, 2022
Forum discussion at Twitter.
Source: www.seroundtable.com