According to Google, these views allow users to overlook landmarks in cities including Barcelona, London, New York, San Francisco and Tokyo.
According to a blog post by Amanda Leicht Moore, director of product for Google Maps, aerial views are the “first step” in the rollout of “immersive views,” the company said. This view was shown at Google I/O.
Google speaks People Genevieve Park told The Verge that the “immersive view” will also include indoor views as well as information like traffic and weather layered on the map.
At I/O, Google said Immersive View will be available in Los Angeles, London, New York, San Francisco and Tokyo “later this year” Start promoting.
In addition to the bird’s-eye view, Google will bring some other new features to Maps. For cycling directions, users will be able to see additional information such as whether the particular road the user will be instructed to travel on is a primary or secondary road, whether their route includes stairs or steep hills, and whether they will encounter busy traffic, etc. If someone shares their location with you, you can be notified when they arrive or leave a location.