Man caught in humorous Google maps blunderGoogle Earth’s aim is to present an adventure instead of a utility and doesn’t provide much geographical information regarding areas and roads. Google Maps, on the other hand, was made to cater for much more practical, daily needs. Released way back in 2001, Google Earth allows users to take a digital tour of all four corners of this earthThe service uses a rendered 3D representation of the globe from satellite imagery and aerial photography. Google Earth is now the older of the group and was initially created with a CIA-funded company named Keyhole Inc in the 1990s. One of its most impressive features is that the 3D versions of iconic cities, including photorealistic versions of London and New York. Google Ocean was then published in 2009, which makes it possible for users to zoom under the surface of the ocean from the comfort of their homes. And Google Earth even lets you research celestial bodies such as Mars, the moon and other items in the solar system. Google Maps: The program caters to daily needs (Image: Google Maps) Subscribe to FREE for the largest new releases, reviews and technology hacks Invalid emailWe will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please visit our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Google Earth: It allows users to tour the Difference Between Google Maps Google Street View and Google Earth planet (Picture: Google Earth) Google Earth: One of its most impressive features is that the 3D versions of cities such as London (Picture: Google Earth)The latest upgrade allows users to browse the planet in virtual reality using Oculus Rift technologies. A popular function is the I’m Feeling Lucky button — a simple click of a button immediately whisks you to some random place on earth. Google Maps, nevertheless, has an entirely different different function altogether. Launched in 2005, Google Maps was initially originally designed and published by another company. The mapping support is famous for its real-time characteristics including turn-by-turn navigation, traffic information and public transport schedules. The program may also help indicate nearby areas of interest, such as shops and restaurants using GPS information. The useful Google Latitude enables you to discuss where you are, letting friends to keep tabs on each others movements. Indoor maps were inserted in 2011, giving users the capability to browse themselves within buildings such as airports, museums, shopping centres. Certain restrictions are set on the app, particularly the censoring of regions deemed potential safety hazards and China, which has strict restrictions on geographical data. Google’s greatest rival is Apple Maps, that was released in 2012. Even though Apple Maps originally received a barrage of criticism due to wrong instructions and several other bugs and mistakes, it grabbed up with its competitor.
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