Google Maps co-creator Bret Taylor has sent the internet into panic mode after informing us that the Satellite view on Google Maps is nothing but a BIG. FAT. LIE. Brace yourself.

The new Google Maps view uses billions of Street View and satellite images to build richly detailed virtual representations of cities.

Google has included the option to start Maps in satellite mode by default, meaning you'll no longer have to switch to your preferred view every time you boot up the app.

Over the weekend, Google Maps co-creator Bret Taylor shared a funny anecdote about the early days of the product. The Twitter thread tells the story of how Sergey Brin wanted to name what is ...

Google Earth got a Street View feature that effectively lets users travel through time.

Let’s take a head-to-head look at Google Maps and Bing Maps to see which service provides a better view of various locations around the world.

Exclusive: The search giant has also mapped out the parts of the world where 98% of people live, through satellite photos on Google Earth.

Instant Street View provides quick visuals, area maps, and satellite views without extensive steps.

In those days, Google’s top executives convened a weekly product review meeting. Google Maps had launched in February, and this new satellite feature was ready to launch by the summer.