Google Maps Expands Features: Time Travel, Enhanced Satellite Views, And More

Google has recently introduced a range of updates to Google Maps , one of the world's most widely used navigation platforms.

In a blog post, the company revealed a new feature that allows users to "travel back in time" and view historical images of neighborhoods from decades past. Some of the aerial and satellite images, according to Google, date back as far as 80 years.

This historical imagery includes cities such as Berlin , London , Paris, and Warsaw, where users can access visuals going back to the 1930s. Additionally, Google Earth will now offer researchers and organizations easier access to these historical archives for various projects.

Street View , which has compiled over 280 billion images from cars and trekkers, is also receiving a significant update. Google is expanding Street View’s reach to nearly 80 countries, covering diverse landscapes like Bosnia’s rural areas, Namibia’s sandy mountains, and medieval European villages.

Along with these features, Google is improving satellite imagery in both Google Maps and Google Earth. By leveraging the Cloud Score+ AI model, which has been trained on millions of images, the platform can now remove distracting elements such as haze, mist, and cloud shadows to provide a clearer, more vibrant globe.

Earlier this year, Google Maps also introduced new navigation tools , including features to locate EV charging stations and book metro tickets in select Indian cities.