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Microsoft Flight Simulator Even Prettier With Maps From Google

GRG, 09 November 2021, 13:54

Need a way to get sharper and more detailed terrain textures in Microsoft Flight Simulator? A certain mod converts the original Bing maps to Google maps. However, this may be illegal.

Google Earth Just Received a Massive Update, Timelapse Option Available

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 April 2021, 21:24

Google Earth just got a big update, and with it the Timelapse feature. This enables us to see how the place of our choice on Earth has changed over the past 37 years.

Manual Night Mode Finally Coming to Google Maps

Christian Pieniazek, 30 September 2020, 14:03

Although Google Maps already has a night mode, it's activated automatically. However, the company is making changes in this area, and some users can already decide how the application will look on their devices.

Closed Beta of Incognito Mode in Google Maps Has Been Launched

Paul Wozniak, 22 September 2019, 22:02

A few days ago a closed beta of incognito mode in Google Maps has begun. Currently, it is only available to owners of Android devices and members of Google Maps Preview.

Man Went Missing 22 years ago - Google Maps Helped Find His Remains

Konrad Serafinski, 14 September 2019, 23:22

Google Maps helped solve the mystery of William Moldt, who went missing 22 years ago. The man's sunken car was accidentally discovered in a satellite photo from Google Earth.

Google Maps Shows Speed and Tries to Warn About Speed Cameras

Conrad Hazi, 06 June 2019, 14:27

The latest Google Maps update introduces a feature that many users have been waiting for - speedometer and speed limit information. Recently, the application has also started to inform drivers about speed cameras.

Google Maps and Google Search Soon With Incognito Mode

Milosz Szubert, 08 May 2019, 13:02

During the I/O 2019 conference, Google announced the extension of incognito mode to other applications, which will allow more private use. This feature will soon appear in Google Maps and Google search engine.