Google Maps version introduction
On November 30, 2010, Google officially launched the latest version of its map service "Google Earth 6.0" (Google Earth 6). The new version integrates street view and 3D technology to provide users with a realistic browsing experience. The new version supports Windows, OS X and Linux operating systems. Function Name Function Introduction The 3D function has added sky elements since Google Earth 4.0; the last version added the ocean; now, the latest version features the 3D tree effect. Trees are an important part of the earth's natural landscape. 6.0 provides 3D simulation pictures of more than 50 different trees, and their number exceeds 80 million. When users browse using Google Earth, they feel as if they are in a real forest world. Adding Street View content: Although Street View has been available in Google Earth since 2008, it has only now become fully functional. Supports global bird's-eye view, users only need to move the keyboard direction keys and mouse to obtain a comprehensive visual experience. Google Earth is a virtual globe software developed by Google. It arranges satellite photos, aerial photography and GIS on a three-dimensional model of the earth. Google Earth was launched globally in 2005 and was named one of the 100 best new products in the world in 2005 by PC World Magazine. Users can browse high-definition satellite images from around the world for free through a client software downloaded to their computers. Google Earth is divided into two versions: free version and professional version. Weather layer Google added a new weather layer to Google Maps on Thursday (August 19, 2011), which can display weather conditions from London, England to small towns in New Mexico, the United States. In Google Maps, a drop-down menu tool will appear in the upper right corner where users can select the weather conditions layer. In order to view actual cloud cover and weather conditions, users need to zoom out on the map, at least to the national level. Cloud cover and other visual weather information are provided by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Voice Search Google added a voice search function to Google Maps on August 26, 2011. It only supports Chrome and provides users with a faster map search method.
A microphone icon appears in Google Maps integrated into Chrome. When the user clicks on it, the "Speak Now (reminds the user to speak)" dialog box will pop up. Once the user reports their location, the location will appear on the map.
Users can also report the street where they live, and Google Street View will display streets, neighbors, etc. However, voice map search is not perfect and sometimes requires multiple recognitions to succeed. Store interior display function According to reports on May 6, 2011, Beijing time, Google has added a new feature to its map service that allows users to view the interior of a store in 360 degrees.
Google said today that this new feature will be launched next week in the United States, Japan and some other countries. According to Google, this new feature will be integrated into Google’s local business service Places, which will allow local store owners to display a 360-degree view of the interior of their store.
Marissa Mayer, vice president of product management at Google, said at a technology conference in San Francisco: "We went inside each store and took a lot of photos." She said that Google I got the owner's permission before taking pictures.
The many features Google will add may help it attract the attention of small business advertisers, and it will also compete with local review site Yelp, social network leader Facebook and group buying sites Groupon and LivingSocial. . Google last month announced a marketing plan in Portland, Oregon, to team up with local companies to offer discounted services to users.
Google shares fell $1.52 in Nasdaq stock trading today, closing at $534.27 per share.
In addition, Mayer also revealed that Google is considering acquiring some companies related to local services. She also reiterated that Google does not track the geolocation of individual users. Google Maps bus route function On August 16, 2012, Google upgraded its map service for mobile devices. The focus of this upgrade is the bus selection list of nearly 500 cities around the world, including the departure times of more than 1 million bus stations around the world. and route of travel. Google will also provide indoor navigation for some stations to help riders find routes.
Google has upgraded its map service only for the Android operating system this time to highlight the competitive advantages of such devices. Products receiving the upgrade include devices from Samsung, HTC, Sony and Motorola Mobility. Google said it eventually hopes the upgrade will be available on other systems, including iPhones and iPads, but the company did not disclose a specific timeframe. Indoor map function Beijing time on November 30, 2011 morning news, Google released a new version of its mobile map service on Tuesday, including indoor map functions for large stores and airports.
Google expects to make this feature available in more locations in the future as more store and transit hub owners and operators submit internal floor plans. Users of Android smartphones and tablets can already view Google's indoor maps.
Google hopes to increase the stickiness of Android devices by launching a free indoor mapping tool, which will help Google sell more ads. In addition, Google is also promoting digital wallet services, and indoor mapping tools will help Google in this effort. After iOS6, Apple deleted Google Maps from iOS, and Google Maps completely left iOS. On December 13, 2012, Google returned to iOS with Google Maps and opened it for download in the app store.
In just seven hours after its official launch, Google Maps topped the list of free apps in the App Store. Within 48 hours of its launch, the app had been downloaded more than 10 million times. It fully reflects that the Google Maps map application is indeed very popular. It also reflects Google’s strength in maps and reflects the expectations of IOS 6 users for Google Maps. Feature Name What It Does Search Use Google Local Search to find addresses, places, and businesses around the world.
Discover the best places to eat, drink and play with ratings and local reviews.
Sign in to sync searches, directions, and favorite places between your computer and your phone. Get directions with voice driving directions.
Find directions by train, bus and subway, or find directions on foot.
Access real-time traffic information for cities around the world. Street View and Images View 360-degree panoramas from around the world in Street View.
Browse the interiors of over 100,000 merchants around the world.
Enjoy high-resolution satellite imagery of locations around the world. Google Maps is an official Google map application on the Android platform, which can save map caches to SD cards and other functions. Function name Function introduction Software function Use Google Maps to guide international navigation
Save map tile data to SD card
Force multi-touch to be turned on
Force Buzz to be turned on Functions
Correct the map drift problem in China
Hide the zoom button option
Can be installed on machines without ROOT to enhance the global navigation function
Force buzz on
Force multi-touch
Force vector map
Force caching. New features in version 6.12.0 support cmwap, wifi, etc. Access
Support city search and direction search
Support satellite viewing
Support traffic display
Support display of own location v6. New features in version 9.0 support offline map v6.10.0 software new features to view highlighted city boundaries, postal codes and other content when searching.
Use Location History to see where you've been by date.
Optimize the public transportation information layer and add the function of browsing by transportation mode. Software Features My Location: Even if you don't have a GPS, you can check your location on the map. Merchant Information: Find any merchant or category you care about. Driving directions: With My Directions, you don't even have to enter your starting point. Transit Routes: Get the subway, bus and pedestrian routes you need to get around, along with associated timetables. Layers See: Examine the layers for various geographic information (for example, My Maps, Wikipedia, and Google Transit). Real-time traffic conditions: Real-time traffic information can help you find the most convenient road.