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Google upgrades Street View cameras for improved image quality

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 September 2017

The first significant upgrade in technology for eight years, Google improves its Street View cameras, with better image quality and enhanced machine learning in mind. FULL STORY >

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Google is adding Street View support for 360-degree cameras

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 May 2017

The company reportedly has 20 Street View certified 360-degree cameras on the way. FULL STORY >

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Google adds landmarks from three African countries to Street View

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 13 February 2017

Tourist attractions and natural wonders from Ghana, Senegal and Uganda added to Google Street View. FULL STORY >

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Machu Picchu now available on Street View

By Staff Writer 4 December 2015

ccording to the Google Maps blog, the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, located 2400 metres above sea level, has been given the Street View treatment and is ready for exploration. FULL STORY >

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Botswana comes to Street View on Google Maps

By Staff Writer 28 November 2012

Following the launch of Street View in South Africa just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Botswana will become only the second African country to be integrated on Street View. FULL STORY >

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More Cape winelands now on Google Street View, Botswana next

By Hanleigh Daniels 6 February 2012

Web search giant Google is expanding on the number of Cape wineries available via its Google Street View service and also reveals Botswana as the next location that its Street View cars are headed to. FULL STORY >

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Google expands SA Street View imagery

By Staff Writer 11 July 2011

Search giant Google has expanded on the visual selection on offer on its local Street View image gallery. FULL STORY >

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Google Street View moves to local Winelands

By Tom Manners 27 August 2010

Googles Street View platform will add nineteen new South African winelands to its database FULL STORY >

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Google Street View launched in SA

By Tom Manners 8 June 2010

Googles highly popular 3D mapping service is now available locally FULL STORY >

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Google Trike poll winners announced

By Hanleigh Daniels 24 November 2009

Google asked South Africa which three tourist attractions we most wanted the Street View Trikes to photograph. The poll results are in, with few surprises. FULL STORY >

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Google Trikes launched in SA

By Hanleigh Daniels 11 November 2009

Google want you to vote for your favourite SA spots to add to Google Maps SA\'s Street View. Google plans to capture images of secluded location via their Trikes. FULL STORY >

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