Google Street View Imagery Update: New Features for Google Maps and Earth
Google Street View Imagery Update
Google Street View has received one of its biggest updates in recent years. It is now available in nearly 80 countries, including some with Street View imagery for the first time. The feature, available on Google Earth and Maps, stitches together billions of panoramic images to provide street-level views for users.
New Features and Enhancements
In a recent blog post, Google detailed the updates coming to Google Earth and Maps. Street View will now be available in 80 countries, encompassing places like Australia, Brazil, Japan, and South Africa. Alongside this rollout, Google unveiled its latest Street View camera, designed to be lightweight and mountable on any car.
- Updated imagery: Access new Street View images from around the world.
- AI enhancements: Google employs cloud-removal technology to enhance image clarity.
- Explore historical imagery dating back 80 years to visualize geographical changes.
Users can utilize the Timelapse feature for a dynamic view of location changes over time. Additionally, a redesigned home screen in Google Earth will facilitate access to custom projects, promising an engaging exploration experience.
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