Search Giant, Google yesterday announced the integration of its Keyhole digital mapping service with the popular Google Maps service (http://maps.google.com). Clicking the new Satellite link will convert your map into an aerial satellite view. All the popular features of Google Maps are still available in the satellite image mode. You can still drag the map around with the mouse reports PC Magazine. The map can still locate and pinpoint businesses in a particular area. And you can still get driving directions. Of course some maps lend themselves to satellite imagery better than others.
The satellite technology is part of the package that the Mountain View-based company acquired when it bought digital map maker Keyhole Corp. for an undisclosed amount nearly six months ago.
This marks the first time since the deal closed that Google has offered free access to Keyhole's high-tech maps through its search engine. Users previously had to pay $29.95 to download a version of Keyhole's basic software package. Read More
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