The system works by fusing together billions of images, Google says, eventually creating a surprisingly realistic digital version of every location. Immersive View is a mind-blowing feature that allows users to explore certain locations using realistic renderings based on street level-imagery, historical traffic patterns, weather conditions, and satellite views. Here's everything you need to know about this massive release.įirst and foremost, Google kicks off the Immersive View release in four new cities after previously shipping it in a handful of regions last year. The company uses a phased rollout to closely monitor reliability, so eventually, everybody will receive the updates. In some cases, the new features are rolling out gradually, which means that not all users are getting them today.
Google has already announced a series of innovations due to land for Google Maps users in the coming months, and this week, the company has detailed three of the updates that are ready for prime time.
The competition in this space is becoming fiercer, especially as other companies, including Apple, invest heavily in more advanced solutions.
