Version introduction of Google Maps

2010165438+1October 30th, Google officially launched the latest version of the map service "Google Earth 6", which integrated Street View and 3D technology, providing users with a realistic browsing experience. The new version supports Windows, OS X and Linux operating systems. Function name function introduction 3D function has added sky elements since Google Earth 4.0; The last version added the ocean; Today, the latest version features a 3D tree effect. Trees are an important part of the earth's natural landscape. In 6.0, there are more than 50 kinds of 3D simulation pictures of different trees, the number of which exceeds 80 million. When users use Google Earth to browse, it seems that they are in a real forest world. Add Street View content: Although Street View appeared in Google Earth as early as 2008, it has not been fully realized until now. Support global bird's-eye view, users only need to move the keyboard direction keys and mouse to get a comprehensive visual experience. Google Earth is a virtual earth software developed by Google, which arranges satellite photos, aerial photos and GIS on the three-dimensional model of the earth. Google Earth was launched to the whole world in 2005, and in 2005 it was rated as one of the best new products in the world 100 by PC World magazine. Users can browse high-definition satellite images around the world for free through a client software downloaded to the computer. Google Earth can be divided into free version and professional version. Weather Layer On Thursday (2011August 19), Google added a weather layer to Google Maps, which can show the weather conditions from London, England to small towns in New Mexico, USA. In Google Maps, a drop-down menu tool will be displayed in the upper right corner, and users can select a weather layer. In order to watch the actual cloud cover and weather conditions, users need to enlarge the map, at least to the national level. Other visible weather information, such as cloud cover, is provided by the United States Naval Research Laboratory. Voice search Google20 1 1 added voice search function to Google Maps (Google only supports Chrome on August 26th, providing users with a faster map search method.

Google Maps integrated into Chrome has a microphone icon, and when the user clicks it, the "Speak Now" dialog box will pop up. After the user reports the location, the map will show the location.

Users can also report the streets where they live, and Google Street View will show streets, neighbors and so on. But the voice map search is not perfect, and sometimes it takes many times to succeed. On May 6th, 2065438+0/KLOC-0, Beijing time, it was reported that Google added a new function to its map service, allowing users to view the inside of the store 360 degrees.

Google said today that this new feature will be launched in the United States, Japan and other countries next week. According to Google, this new function will be integrated into Google's local enterprise service Places, which will allow local shopkeepers to display the internal situation of the store 360 degrees.

Marissa Mayer, Google's vice president of product management, said at a technical conference in San Francisco: "We walked into various stores and took many photos." She said that Google got the owner's permission before taking pictures.

Many features that Google will add may help attract the attention of small business advertisers. It will also compete with local review site Yelp, social network leader Facebook, and group buying sites Groupon and LivingSocial. Last month, Google announced a marketing plan in Portland, Oregon to offer discounts to users in conjunction with local companies.

Google shares fell $65,438+$0.52 to close at $534.27 on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange today.

In addition, Mel also revealed that Google is considering acquiring some companies related to local services. She also reiterated that Google did not track the geographical location of individual users. Google Maps Bus Line Function 2065438+On August 6, 2002/KLOC-0, 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 time and travel routes of more than/kloc-0.00 million bus stops around the world. Google will also provide indoor navigation for some stations to help passengers find their way.

Google only upgraded the map service of Android operating system this time to highlight the competitive advantage of such devices. The upgraded products include Samsung, HTC, Sony and Motorola mobile devices. Google said that it eventually hopes that this upgrade can be applied to other systems, including iPhone and iPad, but the company did not disclose the specific time. Indoor map function Beijing time 2011130 morning news, Google released a new version of mobile phone map service on Tuesday, including indoor map function of large shops and airports.

Google expects that as more owners and operators of stores and transportation hubs submit internal plans, Google will provide this function in more places in the future. Users of Android smartphones and tablets can already view Google's indoor maps.

Google hopes to improve the stickiness of Android devices by launching free indoor map tools, which will help Google sell more advertisements. In addition, Google is also promoting digital wallet services, and indoor map tools will help Google in this regard. After iOS6, Apple deleted Google Maps from iOS, and Google Maps completely left iOS. 20121213. Google returns to iOS with Google Maps and provides downloads in the appstore.

Within 7 hours after the official launch, Google Maps reached the top of the free app store. Within 48 hours of launch, the download volume of this app has exceeded100000 times. It fully shows that the Google Maps map application is really popular, and it also shows Google's strength in maps, and also reflects the expectations of IOS 6 users for Google Maps. Function Name Function Introduction Search Use Google Local Search to find addresses, places and businesses around the world.

Refer to scores and local evaluations to find the best place to eat, drink and have fun.

Log in to your account and synchronize your search, routes and favorite places between your computer and your mobile phone. Route collection, voice driving, route navigation.

Find the route by train, bus or subway, or find the route on foot.

Visit real-time traffic information of cities around the world. Street View and Images View a 360-degree panorama of the world in Street View.

Browse the internal environment of global 100000 enterprises.

Enjoy high-resolution satellite images from all over the world. Google Maps is Google's official map application on Android platform, which can cache maps to SD card and other functions. Function Name Function Introduction Software Function Use Google Maps to guide international navigation.

Save map block data to SD card

Force multi-touch on

Forced on buzzer function

Correct the drift of China map.

Hide zoom button options

Can be installed on a machine without ROOT to enhance the global navigation function.

Force buzz on

Forced multi-touch

Forced vector map

Forcibly allow caching. 6. The new function of12.0 version supports multiple accesses such as cmwap and wifi.

Support city search and direction search.

Support satellite viewing

Support traffic display

The new function of v6.9.0 supports the offline map v6. 10.0 The new function of the software is to view the highlighted city boundaries, postal codes and other contents when searching.

Use location records to see where you have been by date.

Optimize the bus information layer and increase the browsing function of traffic modes. Software features My Location: Even if you don't have GPS, you can check your personal location on the map. Business information: find any business or type you value. Driving Road: With the "My Location" function, you don't even need to enter a starting point. Bus roads: Get subways, buses, sidewalks and related timetables needed for sightseeing. For layers, see: View layers of various geographic information (for example, My Map, Wikipedia and Google Bus). Real-time road condition: Real-time road condition information can help you find the most convenient road.