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Google delays processing of Google Business Profile API access applications

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Google announced delays in processing applications for Google Business Profile API access.

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Google confirmed in the Google Business Profiles support forum that it is experiencing delays in processing applications for access to the Google Business Profile API, as announced by Victoria Kroll.

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