Google Earth UK street view to come in spring
Every person who has used Google’s Google Earth application has been impressed by the sheer genius of the application. Just the thought of seeing places (alright, the place where you live) from a top down view just like those spy photos that you see in action and espionage films is enough to titillate even the most jaded technology user.
Google revealed its new “street view” feature last year with the US gaining a lot visitors who wanted to see for themselves how the street view works and functions. Just recently, Google revealed a full 3D map of New York as part of its new Google Maps 3D.
But this coming spring, it will be the UK’s turn to get the street view feature.
Google (http://maps.google.co.uk/) has been taking pictures of the streets of the UK for the last six months – namely, in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The street view feature will be as full featured as the version that is already available for other countries. You can zoom down to the very streets, then look around using your keyboard. You can also cruise around the streets by “walking” and following a route.
Privacy issues have hounded Google regarding the street view feature and the company has addressed this by asking people to report their concerns by clicking on a link. This means if you find anything objectionable while navigating the streets of England – say Posh eating sausage—then you can report it. Although personally, if I find any offensive picture I’d rather it stay. It will always be good for a laugh.
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I think Google has to limit itself in incorporating too much detail in GoogleEarth. It raises serious privacy issues among its users. And obviously, this can be making the job of terrorists a whole lot easier.
google earth is so cool that you can see mysterious objects!! and other hidden stuffs! check it out for your selves!
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I Just love the view of earth.LOL! I am sure many people will love Google’s Google Earth application.
I am really looking forward to google starting the street maps in England, how often have u watched a police program and thought if only I could do some of the things they can do on their computers… its interesting and I think will be educational
I really enjoy Google Earth, it is so impressive. Being a big fan of seeing the UK, I know I will love Google Earth UK street view, should be neat. Thanks for the article.
I used to “walk” do sweden, southafrica or mongolia with Google Earth, using the closest veiwpoint, listening to some chill out music…
Amazing if you can be on places where you never have been and maybe never will be
Google is taking over the world and I love it! Google earth is incredible and it really has been very educational for my kids!
And now its actually here the street view is causing lots of trouble.
Well, I found this function extremely useful. Google earth rules. It is one of the best programs I have ever seen.
Great article,Google is taking over the world and I love it! Google earth is incredible and it really has been very educational for my kids
Google earth is a great way to spend an hour or so learning about the earth, more kids should be encouraged to use it as an education tool.
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This Google Earth Application is great. Well, this application will help students to learn different places specially now almost all schools are looking on internet as a tool for studying.
Without no doubt this is going to be a huge success. If they come up with such a street map it can be used to do a lot of researches in different fields. Such as security, Traffic management and etc..
Google streetview has become a big succes, wonder what next product we can expect in this range
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It is a great idea and its really amazing. I really love to have such application.