April 20, 2006 9:01 PM PDT

Google Local becomes Google Maps

By Elinor Mills
Staff Writer, CNET News

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Google is changing the name of its local search and mapping site to Google Maps from Google Local. The search giant merged the two sites last year under the name Google Local. But the company decided to rename it Google Maps to avoid confusion because so many people were still referring to it by that name, said John Hanke, director of Local, Earth and Maps at Google.

The functionality of the site will remain the same, offering local search with integrated mapping, driving directions and satellite images.

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