Celebrating 10 Years of Google Maps
Google’s mapping service has been around for 10 years now. Launched back in February 2005, on the 8th of February to be more precise, Google Maps has become an indispensable tool. It is with great pleasure that I wish Google Maps a very joyous 10th anniversary.
“Getting from point A to B is something we do all day, every day—from finding the fastest way to get to work, to dropping the kids off on a carpool route, to meeting friends for drinks at a new spot—so it should be as easy as possible. That’s why we created Google Maps and why we’ve spent the last 10 years figuring out better ways for you to get around,” said the Google Maps Team.
To mark this joyous occasion, the Google Maps team rolled out an infographic entitled “A brief history of Google Maps,” infographic that shows how Google evolved for the past 10 years. You can check it out below.
A brief history of Google Maps – part 1
A brief history of Google Maps – part 2
About Google Maps
Google Maps is Google’s mapping service and technology. It is available as a desktop and mobile web service; it is also available as a mobile app for iOS and Android. You can use it to view street maps, satellite imagery, and Street View perspectives. You can use it to plan all your routes – by car, by foot, or via public transportation.
Get started with Google Maps by visiting its official website here.
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Google Earth Pro, the advanced version of Google Earth, is now free. Google decided to stop charging $399 per year and let everyone use Google Earth Pro for free.
Google Earth is Google’s virtual globe, map and geographical information program. You can use it to view satellite imagery, maps, 3D buildings, and so on. It is available as a desktop application for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. It is also available as mobile app for iOS and Android.
Learn more Google Earth by visiting its official website here.
“Getting from point A to B is something we do all day, every day—from finding the fastest way to get to work, to dropping the kids off on a carpool route, to meeting friends for drinks at a new spot—so it should be as easy as possible. That’s why we created Google Maps and why we’ve spent the last 10 years figuring out better ways for you to get around,” said the Google Maps Team.
To mark this joyous occasion, the Google Maps team rolled out an infographic entitled “A brief history of Google Maps,” infographic that shows how Google evolved for the past 10 years. You can check it out below.
A brief history of Google Maps – part 1
A brief history of Google Maps – part 2
About Google Maps
Google Maps is Google’s mapping service and technology. It is available as a desktop and mobile web service; it is also available as a mobile app for iOS and Android. You can use it to view street maps, satellite imagery, and Street View perspectives. You can use it to plan all your routes – by car, by foot, or via public transportation.
Get started with Google Maps by visiting its official website here.
In related news...
Google Earth Pro, the advanced version of Google Earth, is now free. Google decided to stop charging $399 per year and let everyone use Google Earth Pro for free.
Google Earth is Google’s virtual globe, map and geographical information program. You can use it to view satellite imagery, maps, 3D buildings, and so on. It is available as a desktop application for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. It is also available as mobile app for iOS and Android.
Learn more Google Earth by visiting its official website here.
