The tool renders 3D images of London (Image: clone)
In addition to streets, museums and other places of interest, it is now Google Maps It allows internet users to view realistic images of the world’s most important tourist attractions, without the need to travel. Announced this Wednesday (27), novelty includes 3D visualization From more than 100 widely spread teachers, such as Big Ben (London) and Eiffel tower (Paris)
The feature is arriving for all Android and iOS smartphones in the update now available on the App Store. To access, the user just needs to update the app and search for the point they want to know.
The virtual visit takes place in an immersive way, that is, through high-resolution images of streets, satellites and antennas. The idea, according to Google, is that this encourages tourists to visit these spaces or include them in their visit list, if they have a trip to the cities they are in.
Let’s say you’re planning a trip to New York. With this update, you can get a closer look at what the Empire State Building looks like so you can decide whether or not to add it to your itinerary. For a panoramic view wherever it’s available, search for Teacher on Google Maps and go to the “Photos” section, as the big tech explains.
Although Google did not detail all the points provided, business season Pictures of the following locations were found: Big Ben and Buckingham Palace (UK); The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe (France); Colosseum (Italy); St. Peter’s Basilica (Vatican); Tokyo Skytree (Japan); and Empire States and Statue of Liberty (United States).
This is another step by Google to match other platforms that are betting on the experience of Internet users. Data from the same search engine shows that young people prefer social networks like TikTok and Instagram to discover new restaurants and places to visit.
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Google also announced the improvement of the cycling routes available in its app, targeting an audience that has grown by 40% in recent months. Starting in the coming weeks, cyclists will be able to compare trails and get more detailed data about the route, such as road elevation and the types of vehicles that typically travel along the route.
In addition, there has also been an improvement in location sharing, especially for social gatherings. The new update offers the ability to share the location directly with friends and family, including notifications that notify the arrival or departure of a certain point, whenever the user allows it.
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