With this advancement, Google promises deeper visual immersion and smarter access to geographic information. Moreover, the Californian giant took the time to review in detail the innovations that accompany this change, thus confirming its ambition to remain at the cutting edge of cartographic technology.
In this update, the first new feature highlighted concerns Google Earth, which benefits from an impressive functionality: the possibility of traveling in time thanks to new satellite images. Like Google Street View, this option allows you to go back several decades to observe how the world has changed over time, from the comfort of your own home. This return to the past offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the planet, and allows, among other things, to see the visible effects of global warming, such as the retreat of glaciers or rising water levels in certain regions.
In addition, Google Earth integrates an interactive timelapse, transforming geographic exploration into an immersive educational experience. This allows users to analyze the evolution of landscapes and territories in a dynamic way, making navigation not only captivating, but also educationally enriching.
Google Street View: Sharper images
As part of these innovations, Google Street View, the flagship tool integrated into Google Maps, is also preparing to welcome significant improvements. With its 280 billion images, this service, which allows you to visually explore places through photos taken during mapping, will finally reach a new milestone. Google has indeed collected new images of higher quality, offering better clarity and covering locations that, until now, were not available on Maps. These improvements extend to nearly 80 countries, broadening the horizons for users looking for precise and effective visual discoveries.
In this context, Artificial Intelligence is also emerging to improve the quality of images. AI is investing in Google Earth and Maps with the aim of improving existing photos. For example, on Earth, AI will refine the display of certain continents, offering better precision to visualize certain weather conditions. Google relies in particular on its Cloud Score+ technology, designed to remove unwanted elements such as clouds or snow, often present in photos taken by satellite.
Users won’t have to wait long to explore these new features. Google recently announced that the deployment of this update is already underway, and that all users will be able to access it in the coming days.
