It's interesting that they appear to have removed the Places functionality. I find it the fastest way to locate many photos - vacations, nights out, etc.
I guess most folks did not use that as much, and so it was removed.
Having lived abroad for 17 years as an American, I have found a very strong correlation between those who can not understand a thick accent, and those who can not communicate well with non-native English speakers.
No idea if this is the case with Paul, but if you have actually spent the time communicating with a wide range of non-native speakers, you are much better at understanding and making yourself understood. I think all you non-native English speakers know exactly what I mean.
Communication - a two-way street. That is why Paul's comments strike many as tone deaf!
We've just released our Recce app for San Francisco - a 3D mapping app that looks more like SimCity than Google Earth. We're aiming to bring maps to life, with real-time, personalized data.
We are very early in our journey, and working on some great new features to take advantage of this great visual platform, and allow real personalization and contribution to the map. But in the meantime, and feedback welcomed!
I guess most folks did not use that as much, and so it was removed.