Monthly summary

What changed in October 2026

6 changes in October 2026 (2 from Yelp, 2 from Apple, 2 from Google). Each entry links the platform's own source and, where we have one, the guide that covers it. The full log is on What changed.

• 20 Oct 2026Yelp

  Yelp adds an AI agent that replies to quote requests for $30 a month

  Smart Lead Reply answers questions inside the message thread when a customer sends a Request a Quote, collects project details and flags qualified leads for you to review. You can add a scheduling link, services, pricing and the questions it should ask. Yelp says it rolls out in November 2026 for $30 per month in the Business Owner Account. Source: Yelp Fall 2026 Product Release · Our guide

• 20 Oct 2026Yelp

  Yelp links quote requests to ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber and Workiz

  Service pros who schedule with ServiceTitan or Housecall Pro can let customers book appointments from their Yelp page, search results and messages. Request a Quote leads can flow into Jobber or Workiz with the job details. Businesses with several locations get one leads center that combines quote requests from all of them. Source: Yelp Fall 2026 Product Release

• 19 Oct 2026Apple Maps

  Apple Business app added for users with the right permissions

  Apple added instructions for using the Apple Business app, which users with the needed permissions can use to work on the account. Apple's announcement says the companion app needs iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or macOS 26. Check that the person who updates your place card has a role that allows it. Source: Apple Business User Guide: Release notes · Our guide

• 9 Oct 2026Google

  Gluten-free and dairy-free labels added for menu items

  Google added gluten-free and dairy-free to the dietary options that can be set on food menu items. If you run a restaurant, review your menu and tag the dishes that qualify. Only label items you can stand behind. Source: Business Profile APIs: Latest updates · Our guide

• 8 Oct 2026Apple Maps

  Apple Business lets you add and edit multiple locations at once

  Apple added the ability to add and edit multiple locations, with new help topics on adding, editing and removing them. If you run several branches, you no longer need to update each place card one by one. Check hours and addresses for every branch after a bulk edit. Source: Apple Business User Guide: Release notes · Our guide

• Oct 2026Google

  Google Business Home opens as a closed beta in the US and UK

  Google Business Home is a closed beta for select business categories in the US and the UK, and eligible owners get an email invitation. You need a verified profile with fewer than 10 locations for one type of business. At most one YouTube channel, one Google Ads account and one Merchant Center account can be linked. Source: Google Business Home Help: eligibility · Our guide