Yelp just launched Check for Me, an AI voice agent that calls restaurants on your behalf to ask about wait times and texts you the answer. The platform also integrated OpenTable for in-app bookings and rolled out a $30 monthly tool for small businesses to automate lead qualification.
Yelp just launched AI-generated restaurant videos nationwide on its iOS app feed. The platform stitches user photos and clips with OpenAI-written scripts, ElevenLabs voiceovers, and Amazon captions to profile local spots. Business owners can't preview them yet, and users currently have no way to opt out of having their photos included.
Yelp just introduced an AI-powered call answering service to help restaurants and local businesses handle reservations, manage waitlists, and block spam calls. The tool can be tailored with custom greetings and routing rules so busy venues never miss a lead. It is currently under development.
Yelp just rolled out its end-of-year product release packed with over 20 updates, headlined by AI-powered Review Insights. The feature uses LLMs to score topics like food quality, wait times, and ambiance from 1 to 100 directly above reviews. It gives users a quick snapshot of what people actually think, currently live on iOS for dining and nightlife.
Yelp just rolled out an AI-powered review summary feature on iOS that sits right near the top of business pages. Using LLMs, it parses customer feedback to highlight popular dishes, vibe, and pricing, saving you from scrolling through hundreds of comments. Why it matters: It cuts down decision fatigue when dining out, though it is currently limited to food and nightlife spots.
Yelp just revamped its search experience with AI that deciphers user intent and pulls relevant snippets directly from reviews into search results. The platform also introduced 12-second high-resolution video uploads for reviews and a "Surprise Me" button to quickly dish out nearby recommendations.
