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Most Indian cities appear to have Google Maps’ Street View tool, which allows users to see a “virtual representation” of their surroundings. Last year, Google introduced Street View for Maps in India.
At first, it was only available in Bangalore as a trial. Now, users can add a place, click Street View in Maps, and see streets and houses as if they were there in person. This 360-degree photography helps you plan your trip by showing you where to go and what to expect. Last year, the Google Maps feature returned to India after being removed for six years because it was dangerous.
We were able to test and confirm that Street View in Google Maps worked in different locations in and around Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. Most places had a 360-degree viewing option, but some, like Rohtak in Haryana, could only be viewed through static images. Additionally, a small legend at the bottom right of the web version of Google Maps tells users when a photo of a particular location was taken.
How to use Street View in Google Maps?
Google Maps Street View works on both Android and iPhone via the Google Maps app and website. The company says that with Street View, users can “visit world landmarks and natural wonders, as well as museums, stadiums, restaurants and small businesses.”
Open Google Maps in your browser (Chrome is the best) on a PC. Activate Street View in the “Layers” box at the bottom left. Choose a place to look by hand or type the address in the search box.
In the same way, you can activate Street View on an Android phone or iPhone by checking the “Layers” box on the right, then manually selecting an area or typing the address in the search box.
The design is practically the same both on the web and in the application. You can also click the arrows to move forward on the map and look around a certain location.
Why was Google Maps Street View banned in India?
India stopped letting people use Street View on Google Maps in 2016 due to security concerns. Mainly because the stitched panoramic images allow people to look around in Street View. Photos could show who a person is, which would be an invasion of your privacy. Although the company tried to bring the feature back, the government rejected the idea in 2018.
But the pick resurfaced on Google Maps after the company said it would work with local players. Google said last year that Street View was created with the help of Genesys International and Tech Mahindra. Also, the faces of the people in the photos taken by Street View are now blurred. The company says it only shows places that are open to the public, so no one’s privacy is harmed.
As already said, Google first brought Street View to Bangalore only. But it looks like support for Street View has been added to more cities since the reveal. Google said it was a pan-India start last year, but we’ve seen many photos of remote locations have a date of 2023, suggesting the area was added to Street View this year.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn