Google Earth got a Street View feature that effectively lets users travel through time.

The new Google Maps view uses billions of Street View and satellite images to build richly detailed virtual representations of cities.

Google has included the option to start Maps in satellite mode by default, meaning you'll no longer have to switch to your preferred view every time you boot up the app.

In those days, Google’s top executives convened a weekly product review meeting. Google Maps had launched in February, and this new satellite feature was ready to launch by the summer.

Google Maps co-creator Bret Taylor has sent the internet into panic mode after informing us that the Satellite view on Google Maps is nothing but a BIG. FAT. LIE. Brace yourself.

Meanwhile, Google Photos now lets you replace the Default map layer with Satellite or Terrain. This Google Photos map Timeline is widely rolled out on Android and iOS.

DigitalGlobe's new satellite just sent down its first image of our planet. Your Google Maps view of the world is about to get better.

Over the weekend, Google Maps co-creator Bret Taylor shared a funny anecdote about the early days of the product. The Twitter thread tells the story of how Sergey Brin wanted to name what is ...

Google Maps satellite images cover 98 percent of the world's population It has photographed 10 million miles of Street View imagery.

But Google has brought Satellite View to Maps on Android Auto. Previously, you could use it on the phone version of Android Auto, but not the head unit version.