Google street view

Google Street View is a technology featured in Google Maps and Google Earth that provides 360-degree panoramic street-level views of various places around the world. Street View imagery is captured by specially equipped vehicles, known as Google Street View cars, which are equipped with cameras and GPS technology. The imagery is then stitched together and made available to users on Google Maps and Google Earth.

Few interesting facts about Google street view.

• Google Street View was launched in 2007, and it started with just five major U.S. cities: San Francisco, Miami, Denver, Las Vegas, and New York City.
• More than 10 million miles of Street View imagery have been virtually explore around the world since its launch, covering all seven continents.
• In addition to its iconic Street View cars, Google also has other vehicles that are specially designed to capture Street View imagery, such as tricycles, snowmobiles, and even backpacks equipped with cameras.
• In 2014, Google launched the Street View Trekker program, which allows non-profit organizations, universities, and other groups to borrow the backpack-mounted camera system and capture panoramic images of hard-to-reach places.
• Google Street View data has been used for a variety of creative and innovative purposes, such as creating virtual tours of museums and art galleries, mapping hiking trails and bike paths, and even mapping the canals of Venice, Italy. Google street view camera was used to map some interesting and unusual places like the international space station, or the top of the Eiffel Tower, the ruins of Pompeii, and even the Grand Canyon.
• While Street View technology is primarily associated with Google Maps and Google Earth, it is also used in a variety of other applications, such as real estate listings, travel planning, and even video games.

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How to access and use Google Street View?

To access Google SV users can go to Google Maps and type in an address or location. If view is available, users can click on the image of a street to enter view mode. This view can also be accessed through the Google Earth app, as well as through the Street View app, available on iOS and Android. Drag and drop pegman on the blue lines - it is the most common way.

Once in Street View mode, users can explore the surroundings by clicking and dragging the image to view different areas. Users can also zoom in and out, change their perspective, and move along the street using arrows or a compass. This can be used for a variety of purposes, including exploring a new city, planning a route, or previewing a location before visiting it in person.

Privacy Concerns and controversies on google maps

While Google Street View has been praised for providing users with a convenient and immersive way to explore the world, it has also been met with criticism and controversy. Privacy concerns have been raised due to the fact that Street View images can capture views of people, faces, and license plates, which can be considered a violation of privacy. Google has responded by blurring faces and license plates in the images and allowing users to report any content they believe is inappropriate. However, controversies surrounding app continue to arise, such as accusations of trespassing and legal action taken against Google in some countries.