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Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Google Maps Goes Indoors
We all know we can turn to Google Maps to get a bird's eye view of just about anywhere on the planet, but now Google is taking things a step further. A new mapping system update which debuted Tuesday means people no longer only have access to view the rooftops of buildings - they actually have access to view what's inside them. According to an Associated Press release from November 29, 2011, which can be found on the Chicago Tribune's website, the new database contains floor plans for a number of malls, stores, airports, and transportation centers in the United States and Japan, including the Mall of America.
There are many limitations to the new system, including the fact that this feature is only available on Android smartphones and tablets, a market Google has much at stake in. The company has given no word on whether it plans to expand this service to Apple and other mobile devices, though it definitely does plan to expand the number of store and center listings available. It is possible that in the future, people will no longer look at posted maps in malls or stores to find where they are; they'll just pull out their phones.
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