Google Updates Street View, Adds New Countries and Sharper Imagery

Google is preparing to unveil updated Street View imagery for nearly 80 countries. In a now-removed blog post viewed by The Verge, Google announced that these new images are coming to 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’s never been available before, such as Bosnia, Namibia, Liechtenstein, and Paraguay. The company explained that its more portable Street View camera, launched in 2022, will aid in capturing images of “even more places in the future.”

Google Maps and Google Earth will also receive enhanced satellite imagery, powered by the company’s cloud-removal AI tool. This tool removes clouds, shadows, haze, and mist, resulting in “brighter, more vibrant” images according to Google.

Furthermore, users will soon have the ability to view historical imagery on Google Earth’s web and mobile apps. This feature, previously exclusive to the Google Earth Pro desktop app, will allow for easier comparison of satellite and aerial images of locations over time.

For those eager to explore new destinations in Street View, the update promises a new level of detail for countries like Bosnia and Namibia. The Verge contacted Google to inquire about the removal of the blog post but has yet to receive a response.