Google Places Search Permanently Closed?

Google has removed the link to Places search. The link, that had been settled in Google's "More" computer menu possibility, is not any longer there, that means native businesses will solely be found via search (paid or organic), Google+ native, or Google Maps.

Also, once Google shows a 7-pack of native results, there's not associate choice to see "More results close to [location]".

The elimination of Places Search, that launched in 2010, was initial reported  by microphone Blumenthal and also the modification comes shortly when the launch of the new Google Places for Business dashboard.
This is a motivating development, considering Google has pledged to label Places Search results, additionally as link to a few competition sites in Europe, as shown during this illustration:

So it looks like you check the box that says Google Places search is for good closed. does one assume Google is functioning on a rebranding of native search, involving additional heavily pushing Google+ for native businesses?