On March 5, 2014GoogleIt means that users in 22 cities in India can access 75 popular indoor site maps in Google Maps, including those located inGurgaonAmbience Mall, andDelhiThe Select City Walk shopping center of.
In March 2018, Google Maps added a function about disabled people. Google gathered places and routes suitable for disabled people by collecting user data, and displayed wheelchair friendlyPublic transportationTransfer route.[3]
Google Maps' services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and other regions have been completed.stayNorth AmericaSome places of“street view ”Services.Users can view the street view from a street perspective (such as bus stops, shops, etc.).However, the service is suspected of exposing personal privacy because of the street viewPhoto of viewIt was randomly photographed by Google's beetle car on the street. The actions of passers-by on the street and at the parking pointLicense plateThe numbers are clear.Google Maps' China service is still inBeta TestPhase.The Hong Kong version was launched in July 2008.Users can search for restaurants or create their own maps to share relevant photos and comments with other users.Other functions include route inquiry, which can display the distance and driving time between two places.
On July 14, 2015, Google Maps was removedHuangyan IslandChinese annotation.[6]
On July 27, 2022, according to Reuters, a Google executive said that the company would cooperate with two Indian companies to launch street view services in the local area.[16]
In September 2022, Google Maps launched an environmentally friendly navigation mode.[17]
On February 2, 2024, Google announced that it would bring a new experience to Google Maps to help users explore local culture in depth and meet their personalized needs with the help of artificial intelligence.[19]
In fact, inGoogleYou can search directly in the search bar of Map, but the specific coordinates are given below. In order to view the following photos more conveniently, you can use the following methods to quickly view them.
If you want to seeBeijing TiananmenAnd its coordinate is 39.906477116.391467, which means 39.91 degrees north latitude and 116.39 degrees east longitude (or 39 ° 54 '23.32 "N, 116 ° 23' 29.28" E).Then you can click theAddress barType the following link:
Where t=k indicates viewingSatellite photograph, z=17 indicates that the magnification level is 17 (Zoom=17), and ll=39.906477116.391467 indicates its coordinates.Of course, if it is in the southern hemisphere, the latitude will be negative.Similarly, inwestern hemisphereThe longitude of will also be negative.
In addition to viewing online through Google Map, it is also convenient to browse directly in Google Earth.
In the Fly To input box of the Search panel, enter a longitude and latitude, and press Enter to directly "fly" to that position.The kind of animation effect used during this period gives them a wonderful feeling of traveling around the earth.
2. How to take screenshots in software
Here is a simplescreenshotMethod. After finding a picture, press“Ctrl+Shift+E ", a pass will appearE-mailInterface for sending screenshots.
3. How to export landmark files
On the landmark folder to be exported, right-click, select "Save As" in the menu, and then enter the name of the exported file. You can export KMZ andKMLTwo kinds of landmarksfile format。
4. What are the differences between KML and KMZ landmark files
Google Earth has two types of landmark files: KML files and KMZ files.
KML is the file format read and written by the original Keyhole client. It is an XMLDescriptive languageIt is also in text format. This format has great benefits for Google Earth programming. Programmers can read out landmark files through simple lines of codeinternal information In addition, KML files can also be generated automatically through programs. Therefore, using landmark files in KML format is very conducive to the development of Google Earth applications.
KMZ is the default output file format of Google Earth. It is a KML file compressed in ZIP format. When they download KMZ files from the website, Windows will recognize KMZ files as ZIP files, so when savingfile extensionIt will be changed toZIP，Therefore, you need to manually change the file suffix toKMZ。
Open the KMZ file with ZIP tool software, and then decompress it to get the original KML file.Of course, KMZ files also have their own advantages, that is, KMZ files can contain images themselves, so they can not rely on images on the reference network.
Generally, you can open a landmark file from Google Earth by double clicking the KMZ/KML file. However, it should be noted that the KMZ/KML landmark file name cannot contain Chinese characters, and the path where the file is stored cannot contain Chinese characters. Otherwise, it cannot be opened in Google Earth.
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Computer version
On November 30, 2010, Google officially launched the latest versionMap service"Google Earth 6.0" (Google Earth 6), the new version integrates street view and3D technology, providing users with a realistic browsing experience.The new version supports WindowsOS XandLinuxOperating system.[7]
Function name
Function Introduction
3D function (3D stereo)
fromGoogle EarthSince 4.0, sky elements have been added;Ocean was added in the last version;Today, the latest version features 3D tree effects.Trees are an important part of the earth's natural landscape. 6.0 provides 3D simulation pictures of more than 50 different trees, with more than 80 million of them.User is usingGoogle EarthWhen browsing, it seems that you are in a real forest world.Add streetscape content: although streetscape has appeared in 2008Google Earth, but until now, all functions have not been opened.It supports a global bird's-eye view. Users can get a comprehensive visual experience by simply moving the keyboard direction keys and mouse.
Google Earth
It is aGoogleThe virtual globe software developed by the company arranges satellite photos, aerial photography and GIS in thethree-dimensional modelOn.Google Earth was launched globally in 2005 and was rated as one of the 100 best new products in the world in 2005 by PC World Magazine.Users can browse high-definition satellite pictures around the world for free through a client software downloaded to their computers.Google Earth is divided into free version and professional version.
Weather Layer
GoogleOn Thursday (August 19, 2011), a weather layer was added to Google Maps, showing weather conditions from London, England, to small towns in New Mexico, USA.stayGoogleIn the map, a drop-down menu tool will be displayed in the upper right corner, where the user can select the weather layer.In order to view the actual cloud cover andweatherThe user needs to zoom in on the map, at least to the national level.Other visual weather information such as cloud cover is provided by the Naval Research Laboratory.[8]
Voice search
Google added voice search function to Google Maps on August 26, 2011. It only supports Chrome, providing users with a faster map search method.
A microphone icon appears on Google Maps integrated into Chrome. When the user clicks it, the "Speak Now" dialog box will pop up.After the user reports the location, the map will display the location.
Users can also report the street they live in, and Google Street View will display the street, neighbors, etc.However, voice map search is not perfect, and sometimes it requires multiple recognition to succeed.
Internal display function of the store
On May 6, 2011 Beijing Time, it was reported that,GoogleA new function has been added to its map service, allowing users to view the interior of the store 360 degrees.
GoogleToday said that this new function will be launched in the United States, Japan and some other countries next week.according toGoogleIntroduction: This new function will be integrated into Google's local enterprise service Places, which will allow local store owners to display the store's internal situation 360 degrees.
GoogleMarissa Mayer, vice president of product management, said at a technical conference held in San Francisco, "We went into the interior of each store and took a lot of photos." She said,GoogleGet permission from the shopkeeper before taking photos.
GoogleThe many functions to be added may help it attract the attention of small business advertisers, and it will also cooperate with local review website Yelp and social network leadersFacebookAnd group buying websitesGrouponCompete with LivingSocial, etc.GoogleLast month, a marketing plan was announced in Portland, Oregon, to cooperate with local companies to provide users with discount services.
GoogleThe stock fell $1.52 to close at $534.27 in Nasdaq trading today.
In addition, Mel also revealed thatGoogleWe are considering acquiring some companies related to local services.She also reiterated that,GoogleThe geographical location of individual users is not tracked.[9]
Google Maps bus route function
On August 16, 2012,GoogleThe map service has been upgraded 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 route of more than 1 million bus stops around the world.GoogleIndoor navigation will also be provided for some stations to help passengers find routes.
GoogleThis time, we only upgraded the map service for the Android operating system to highlight the competitive advantage of such devices.The upgraded products include Samsung, HTC, Sony and Motorola mobile devices.GoogleHe said that he hoped this upgrade could be applied to other systems, including iPhone and iPad, but the company did not disclose the specific time.
Indoor map function
Morning news on November 30, 2011 Beijing time,GoogleNew version released on TuesdayMobile MapServices, including indoor map functions of large stores and airports.
GoogleIt is expected that Google will provide this function in more places in the future as more owners and operators of stores and transportation hubs submit internal floor maps.Android smartphone and tablet users can viewGoogleInterior map of.
GoogleHope to improve the stickiness of Android devices by launching free indoor map tools, which will helpGoogleSell more ads.In addition,GoogleAlso promotingDigital walletServices, and indoor map tools help Google in this effort.[10]
Ios version
After iOS6,AppleDelete Google Maps in iOS, and Google Maps has completely left iOS.On December 13, 2012, Google returned to iOS with Google Maps, andappstoreOpen for download in.
Within seven hours of its official launch, Google Maps was launchedApp StoreFree top, within 48 hours of being online, this appDownloadsMore than 10 million times.It fully reflects that Google Maps is really popular, and it also reflects Google's strength in mapsIOS 6What users expect from Google Maps.
Function name
Function introduction
search
Use Google Local Search to find addresses, locations, and businesses around the world.
Find the best place to eat, drink and have fun by referring to the scores and local people's comments.
Sign in to your account to synchronize searches, routes, and favorite places between your computer and your phone.
Route
Get voice route guidance.
Find routes by train, bus and subway, or find pedestrian routes.
Access real-time traffic information of cities around the world.
Street View and Image
View a 360 degree panorama of the world in Street View.
Browse the internal environment of more than 100000 merchants worldwide.
Enjoy high-resolution satellite images from all parts of the world.
Android
Google Maps is aAndroidplatformGoogleOfficial map application, which can be savedMap cachereachSD cardAnd other functions.[1][11]
You can use theGoogleIn Earth, the flight simulator function is used to fly all over the earth. You can use a mouse or other controllers to control the simulated aircraft.
To enter the flight simulator, please perform one of the following operations:
Click the tool to enter the flight simulator and press Ctrl+Alt+A
The Flight Simulator dialog box appears.The following items need to be selected:
Aircraft: select the aircraft you want to fly according to the displayed description.SR22It is a slow aircraft, suitable for beginners.
Departure location: Select the position to start flying.
JoystickSupport: If the computer you want to use has a joystick device, select and enable the joystick.
To change these settings, exit the flight simulator and press Ctrl+Alt+A
To view the flight simulator help:To view this page at any time, press Ctrl+H (Windows andLinux）。
Exit the flight simulator:To exit the flight simulator, perform one of the following operations:;Click to exit the flight simulator Press Ctrl+Alt+A or Escape.
You can use the joystick or mouse to control the flight simulator function.To use the mouse, click the mouse in the center of the screen to change the cursor to+(cross).Press the space bar to pause or continue the flight simulator at any time.
To take off, press the Page Up key to addimpetusAnd move the aircraft to the runway.After the aircraft starts to move, move the mouse or joystick back and down slightly.When you have enough speed, you can take off.To change the direction or tilt the aircraft, use the mouse or joystick to move slightly.Please be careful not to overcorrect.When the wings remain horizontal, center the mouse or joystick.To view around, press the arrow keys+Alt(slow) or Ctrl (fast).
Land the aircraft
Landing is difficult and requires some practice.To land the aircraft:
Near adequateAirstripOr open and flat areas.Press Page Down to reduce the thrust and slow down the aircraft.
Press G to extend the landing gear.PressF keyIncrease flap adjustment.This will slow the plane down.After landing, please use the two wheel brake to slow down the aircraft.Press the, (comma) key to apply the left wheel brake;Press.(full stop) key to apply the right wheel brake.
Flight simulator keyboard control
After entering the flight simulator mode, the following commands can work.
command
Key
Result or comment
Exit flight simulator
Ctrl + Alt +A，Escape
Exit flight simulator mode.
Open flight simulator options
Ctrl + Alt +A
Open the flight simulator dialog box.
Rotate Flight Viewpoint
Arrow keys+Alt (slow) or Ctrl (fast).
Move the viewpoint in the direction of the arrow.
Display the help of flight simulator
Ctrl + H
Open the flight simulator keyboard command page.
Increase driving force
Page Up
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Reduce driving force
Page Down
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Left aileron
Left Arrow
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Right aileron
right arrow
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Elevator driving force
up arrow
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Elevator pull
down arrow
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Left rudder
insert
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Right rudder
Input (numeric keypad)
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Left rudder
Shift+Left Arrow
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Right rudder
Shift+Right Arrow
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Depress elevator adjusting tab
homepage
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Lift elevator adjusting tab
end
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Depress elevator adjusting tab
Shift+Up Arrow
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Lift elevator adjusting tab
Shift+Down Arrow
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Reduce flap adjustment
Left Bracket
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Increase flap adjustment
Right parenthesis
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Reduce flap adjustment
Shift + F
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Increase flap adjustment
F
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Center Aileron and Rudder
five
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Center Aileron and Rudder
C
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Deploying/retracting the landing gear
G
It works only when the landing gear of the current aircraft is retractable.
Left wheel brake
, (comma)
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Right wheel brake
. (full stop)
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Pause Simulation
Space
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Turn HUD on/off
H
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Easier access to Google Earth, Street View and Photos
Google Maps is about to receive a major update
In the lower right corner of the new version of Google Maps, users will see "Street View Lilliputian", a small yellow icon representing street view.If the user clicks "Street View Lilliputian", every street with street view image will become blue.Drag and drop "Street View Lilliputian" to a location on the map, and users can view the ground landscape around the location.
If the user clicks the photo next to "Street View Lilliputian", the user will seeIconic buildingsOther pictures of, including Photo Spheres（GooglePanorama), photos uploaded by users, and even“Google Earth(Google Earth)Satellite photograph。The old version of Google Maps and other Google services also provide these contents, but on the new version of Google Maps, these contents are concentrated in one place, which is more convenient for users to access.
Upcoming Events
Users only need to search for a certain courseConcert Hall、theatreOr bars and other places, you will see the search results displayed in cards, with a link to the upcoming activities in that place.Click this link, and a list of upcoming events at this location will appear.Unfortunately, this feature is not applicable to cinemas, so users should not look for the show time here.
rely onPublic transportationTravelling users may like this feature.Users only need to enter the starting point and end point of their travel in the search column of the new version of Google Maps, and then click Public on the maptraffic Icon(It looks like a train), a white card will pop up in the search bar at the bottom of the map to display the traffic search results.At the bottom of the card, the user will see a link to more traffic options andRun Time。Users can even view all the costs of taking the train or bus throughout the journey.
Multiple destinations
In the new version of Google Maps, it is also easier to find routes to multiple places.Just enter the starting point and destination in the search bar, and click the "+" icon below to add moreStop。
Book air tickets, hotels and restaurants
Another prominent feature of the new version of Google Maps is "booking".When a user searches for a scheduled flight, hotel or restaurant, the card below the Google map search barChina CouncilPopulate read user'sflight time, check-in time or meal time.However, users can only use this function after logging into Google account, and can only read usersGmailThe schedule data in the mailbox.
Google Maps upgrade can directly insert panoramic photos
In November 2014, Google released an upgraded version of (Google Maps) embedded API, so that it can directly insert street view and photo panorama into the web page.
Google began to allow users to embed map plug-ins into web pages in early 2014, but it does not include the function of embedding panoramic photos.
The new tool is easy to use. He just needs to open Google Maps in the browser, search for a place, enter Street View mode or select a panoramic photo from the bottom, and then click the Settings button in the lower right corner.
He will see the code needed to embed the current photo, and then he will add this code to his website.
This upgrade is very useful, which is much more convenient than forcing users to open another browser window to obtain panoramic photos.[12]
time axis
iOSThe timeline function of Google Maps version has been launched today, but not all users can use this function immediately.Google upgraded Google Maps on Monday with an iOS Directions widget, and added location sharing in Messages.[13]
In March 2018, Google Maps added the function of disabled people. Google gathered places and routes suitable for disabled people by collecting user data, and displayed wheelchair friendly public transport transfer routes on the map.[3]
Related events
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On March 30, 2022,ReutersAccording to two insiders,U.S. Department of JusticeRe attach importance to the investigation of Google Maps to determine whether illegally tying this service with other Google software will stifle competition.The source said that this investigation on Google was first exposed at the end of 2020, and since then there has been no news until the investigators began to question again in recent months.Google said it would cooperate with regulators and welcomed themAsk questions。The US Department of Justice declined to comment.[14]
On April 18, 2022 local time, Google Maps service will be provided at the maximum resolutionRussiaAll military and strategic facilitiessatellite image。At present, including variousIntercontinental ballistic missileRussia, including silos, command posts, secret test sites, etcStrategic locationThey can be viewed at a resolution of about 0.5m per pixel.[15]
February 22, 2023 local time, GermanyMercedes BenzThe Group announced to establish a long-term relationship with GoogleStrategic partnership, whichCar operating systemIt will be connected to Google's map platform to realize the auxiliary driving function, and Mercedes Benz owners will be able to access the detailed location information and real-time information provided by GoogleTraffic information。[18]
