That could give folks a clearer idea of the location where they may end up living before they visit an apartment in person. Some of Google's partners are testing out the API, including Rent, which is using it to offer potential renters a more expansive look at a property and the surrounding area. Developers can use this to add "a pre-packaged, birds-eye view video" of a location to their apps or websites. The Google Maps Platform is offering a preview of an Aerial View API for locations in the US starting today.
Google announced the feature at I/O last year and started rolling it out more broadly in February.Įlsewhere, Google has some Maps-related updates for developers (I/O is the company's annual developer conference, after all). Immersive View uses AI and computer vision to blend together billions of aerial and Street View images to create 3D models of spaces. In the coming months, you'll be able to check it out in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, Florence, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Paris, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Tokyo and Venice. Google plans to roll out Immersive View for Routes in 15 cities by the end of the year. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
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