Google Maps now shows places of interest from a bird's eye view
Miscellaneous / / July 27, 2022
Google released new immersive mode for Maps. If available, the location card will include a video from Google showing the listed building from the air. However, in the current version of the service, it disguises itself as a regular photo, so you will have to experiment to find which sights support the function.
Google positions this mode as a tool for tourists - to know in advance why you will be standing in line or go through the whole city - but also with its help you can satisfy your curiosity and see architectural monuments without leaving your at home.
Realistic models were obtained using artificial intelligence, which analyzed billions of photographs and satellite images. Further, based on this model, a video is generated that demonstrates the object from all sides. True, you won’t be able to rotate the camera yourself, as in Street View.
At launch, the feature is available for 100 attractions in Los Angeles, London, New York, San Francisco, and Tokyo, including Big Ben, Alcatraz, and the Empire State Building. Gradually, the list is planned to expand.
In parallel, a couple of new features were introduced:
- Improved navigation for cyclists: notifications for high traffic, steps, and road type (to distinguish major motorways from footpaths).
- Arrival notification: When a friend who shares a location with you has arrived at a given location. Google emphasizes that it will remind users that they have data broadcast turned on so they don't forget to turn it off.
The new mode and other features are rolling out to Google Maps on iOS and Android around the world. The update may take some time: if it is not available to you yet, you will have to wait a couple of days.
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