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Google Releases Google Maps Beta
By WebProNews
Staff Writer
Article Date: 2005-02-08
Google has launched the beta site for its new map service, Google Maps which includes maps, driving directions and local business search.
Google Maps uses data from TeleAtlas and Navteq.
A ZDNet article says,
"The service offers a few tweaks to standard mapping products. Someone using the service can click and drag the maps, instead of having to click and reload, for example, and magnified views of specific spots pop up in bubbles. The new map service supports Internet Explorer and Mozilla browsers. It covers the United States, Puerto Rico and parts of Canada.
The ongoing search battles between Google and companies like Yahoo and Microsoft have led to new features and enhancements coming out almost weekly. Localisation and mapping products have been a particular focus because they're popular with advertisers."
In October, Google bought satellite imaging company Keyhole.
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