In version 2.2 of the iPhone software, Apple has implemented Google maps street view which is a 360 degree panorama of a street. To enable street view in Google Maps drop a pin on the location you want see. Tap on the pin, if the icon on the left hand side of the tag is enabled (not grayed out), tap on it to display street view.
The red arrow indicate where you tap to get to the Push Pin option as well as map, satellite or hybrid options. Street view works with any of the map display options. The yellow circle indicates where the street view icon is located. In this image, it is grayed out, letting you know that street view is not available from this location.
I dragged the push pin to the intersection and the street view icon is enabled allowing me to tap it.
Street view is only available in landscape (makes sense). Swiping allows you to move up, down, left and right in a 360 panorama. Tapping the map in the circle on the bottom right hand corner returns you to where you were. As you pan around the street name is also displayed.
Its fascinating to know that mobile gadgets taking a big leap in development. Amazing it is to know that google maps is now available in mobile.
Technology is rapidly improving this days. You will never really know what it is that awaiting for us tommorow.
Posted by: Armil @ business listing on google maps | March 08, 2011 at 10:55 AM