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Google Maps

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What can you use the application for?
Google Maps is a pioneering product introduced by one of the most trusted search engine brand of the world, Google. The whole Internet fraternity is well aware of the quality of services dispensed by Google and it carries forward its stellar performance in its mapping services too. Google Maps is an advanced searching tool for the e-explorers of the modern era. The maps provide detailed and relevant information to its users regarding places of their interest. Maps available on this site are extremely reliable and accurate. Google Maps has the comprehensive coverage of various significant locations across the globe. Even the tiniest location can be cited subject to its importance among people. The mechanism of map viewing can be categorically done in the following ways: Map (street and Topographic map), Satellite (aerial photographs of elevated resolution and satellite), Terrain (street overlay of geographic features), Street view (Ground level outlook of streets) and Traffic (maps showing traffic overcrowding). Google maps also help in gathering the necessary information for driving between any pair of locations in US and Canada. One can search the exact location of any area by putting the required specification in the search box given on the webpage of Google Maps. Filter option on the webpage assists its users to obtain their desired location instantaneously.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
On February 2005, Google Maps was announced officially on the Google Blog and was available on maps.google.com. Initially Google Maps was supported by Mozilla Firefox and Internet explorer only, but later on support for Safari and Opera was also extended. Google Maps service is now available on mobile phones also, which help its users to locate a required destination while travelling. Because of the flexibility it provides, a large number of users visit Google Maps daily. It is one of the most reliable and secured services provided by Google.
What are the differences to other applications?
Google Maps has a wide global coverage which is second to none of the other web-mapping services. Google Maps has a broad array of services, which include, locating addresses, places of business importance, cities and many more. It also facilitates its users to create their own profile. Google Maps is a free of charge web mapping service. It has five different viewing options, including a satellite view, which gives a much broader and closer view of the desired location. The zooming facility of Google Maps is highly advanced and inclusive.
How does the application look and feel to use?
Google Map has an international look which is suitable to users of any region. It has a blue-green background with black text. Map of the whole world is evidently visible on the website. The logo Google Maps is located at the top most corner in left side. This site scores high on user-friendliness parameter and navigation options are highly interactive.
How does the registration process work?
All the facilities of Google Maps can be availed by following an easy registration process. The services come for free. However, the latest releases of Google Maps like Google Maps API, Google Maps Mania, and Google Maps with GPS Tracker requires separate registration.
What does it cost to use the application?
Google map is a free service and users are not charged a single penny for viewing Google Maps. The only thing is that the user should be registered with Google and registration too is a free process. However, Google Maps with GPS Tracker is a charged service.
Who would you recommend the application to?
Google Maps is a very reliable and trustworthy web service which makes finding places very easy. Therefore it is recommended to everyone who wants to search places and explore new regions across the planet. It can be used for searching addresses, roads and intersections, cities, towns, Business regions, coordinates, geographical features, user created contents, driving directions etc. Thus, the website finds a great scope in day-to-day life of each and every individual.
  • Integrated business search results - Search business locations and contact details all in one site, incorporated on the map.
  • Click and drag maps to see closest sections immediately (no long waits for new areas to download).
  • Satellite descriptions - observe a satellite image of desired location that can be zoomed.
  • Terrain maps - View substantial descriptions, such as mountains and plant life, with height shading.
  • Detailed directions - detailed direction, of any address entered, can be viewed easily.
  • Users can create their own profiles, which will be visible to other viewers and they can see the personal maps of that user also.
Website
http://maps.google.com/
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By anonymous on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:11:21 +0000
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