Google has now enabled “Near Me Now” on the iPhone and Android web browsers, whereas before it only worked in the Google Maps application. The usage model is simple enough, just type in google.com, click on “Near Me Now” and then look at what’s around you.

By selecting “Near Me Now” option, you can find out more about a place “right here” with just a few clicks.” And, “searching for popular categories of nearby places really simple. To search other categories of places not shown, ‘Browse more categories’ provides access to our local search product with more category choices.” “‘Near me now’ is currently available in US for iPhone (OS 3.x) or Android-powered devices with version 2.0.1 or later.