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Google Maps just became much more accurate (and colorful)
The Next Web AppsIf you’ve used Google Maps for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed an occasional quirk: unless you’re using the satellite view, the colors of the maps don’t necessarily reflect the natural features of the real world. Sure, streets and corners will be where they are supposed to be, but ‘green’ areas marked as parks sometimes don’t actually match the environment — say a park that’s actually a desert. Google is today releasing an update to Maps that helps it better reflect actual environments. The update will show natural features closer to how they appear on satellite imagery; parks will…
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