Google to update Street View imagery in dozens of countries

Google is preparing to show updated Street View imagery in nearly 80 countries, according to a now-deleted blog post seen EdgeGoogle announced that the up-to-date photos will be available in countries including Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, the Philippines, Rwanda, Serbia, South Africa, and more.

Google is also bringing Street View to several countries where it has never been available, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Namibia, Liechtenstein and Paraguay. The company said its more portable Street View camera, which is launching in 2022, will assist it offer imagery for “even more places in the future.”

This also gives Google Maps and Google Earth clearer satellite imagery. AI tool to remove the company’s cloud which removes clouds, shadows, fog, and haze. This should result in “brighter, more vibrant” images, according to Google.

In addition, you will soon be able to view historical imagery in the Google Earth web and mobile apps, a feature that was previously available only available via Google Earth Pro desktop app. This should make it easier to compare satellite and aerial photos of a location over the years.

As someone who enjoys seeing up-to-date places on Street View, I can’t wait to explore the streets and landscapes of Bosnia and Namibia once Google decides to roll out this update. Edge contacted Google to find out why his blog post was removed but did not immediately receive a response.