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In 2006 Google Maps was updated to use the same satellite image database as Google Earth. Before that Google had to update and process imagery for both Google Earth and Google Maps where the maps where often out of sync with each other. Now Google updates its central map & imagery database and the updates are made available to both Google Earth and Google Maps at once.
The time between getting imagery from satellite and seeing it on Google Maps is far from real-time. Once the imagery is taken by satellite, it takes time to process the data by a commercial provider like GeoEye before it is available to Google and other customers. Google will do additional processing to convert imagery into the format and coordinate system of its internal databases. This is one reason you normally won't find any imagery younger than about 6 months.
For these reasons, the Google map & imagery database is updated once or twice a month.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoGoogle Maps is updated daily depending on the information that you are looking up on the website. If you are looking at the traffic information then it is a live feed, but if you are looking at the pictures it could be outdated.
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∙ 11y agoGoogle map has made last imagery update on 14th may 2012. There is not any fix time or day to take Google map image but it updates within 2-4 weeks. Sometimes, it takes more time but not more than 2-3 months.
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∙ 10y agoGoogle Maps uses the same satellite data and Street View imagery as Google Earth. Google acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old.
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When will Google maps update Pennsylvania?
Google Inc. Usually updates its digital maps yearly, including Google Earth and Google Maps.
What is the difference between Google Maps and Google map marker?
The difference is simple - Google maps is designed to help you find places and get directions. Google map maker is like a wiki for Google maps - it lets you edit Google maps to make the data on it more accurate. You can use Google map maker to update marker locations, trace building outlines, mark roads, etc.
When is Florida going to have an update on google maps again?
Google never lets on when it will update an area. The latest updates to parts of Florida were on Jan 24, Feb 23 and March 17, 2011.You can sign up for e-mail notification via 'Follow Your World' service.
What is Google Update Task Machine UA?
The Google Update Task Machine UA is a updater for Google products. It will scan your computer periodically and find which Google products you have and then prompt you to update them.
Is Google Maps an online atlas?
An atlas is a collection of maps, and Google Maps is an online interactive map with multiple levels of resolution and details depending on your zoom level. By the definition of an atlas and description of Google Maps, you can say Google Maps is a type of online world atlas.
When will Google maps update Pennsylvania?
Google Inc. Usually updates its digital maps yearly, including Google Earth and Google Maps.
Is there a way to update the map on the iPhone?
if im not wrong, the maps on the iphone are streamed into the iphone using wifi/3g(internet access) from Google using their "Google Maps". so its updated if google updates their maps. thing is, is it possible to download/buy maps for the iphone so i dont have to stream google maps to use the gps?
What is the difference between Google Maps and Google map marker?
The difference is simple - Google maps is designed to help you find places and get directions. Google map maker is like a wiki for Google maps - it lets you edit Google maps to make the data on it more accurate. You can use Google map maker to update marker locations, trace building outlines, mark roads, etc.
How can you update photos at Street View?
When Google updates it street view photos in its image database then these updates are made available to Google Maps and Google Earth.
Is 'Update' a city in New York State?
No, according to Google Maps, there is no town or city called Update in New York State, or anywhere else in the world.
How do you update Google Maps with a street that is newly constructed and doesn't appear in Google maps?
Google created a new Map Maker web application (that supplements Google Maps) allowing users to create and submit new roads or correct errors in existing roads. See related link below for URL or simply just search Google Map Maker.
Can you view pictures from 2007 on Google maps?
If imagery for a given area in Google Maps is older than 2007 you must wait for an update in that area.If imagery is more recent than 2007 Google Maps doesn't provide a 'historical imagery' view as Google Earth does. In that case you have to download/install Google Earth to see old/historical imagery.
Does it take longer to update Google Maps-Earth in remote areas - you built a cabin in the woods about 3 years ago and the maps there have not changed?
On average the imagery in Google Maps and Google Earth is approximately one to three years old so this is not uncommon. However, the more populous areas and major cities tend to be updated more often.
How often does Google Maps update their Morocco satellite images?
Google never lets on when it will update an area but you can subscribe to Google's "Follow Your World"notification service to get an e-mail when they do update Morocco or whatever location you pick.Sometimes newer imagery is available in 'Historical Imagery', which can be enabled from the View menu. In some cases the 'best' imagery isn't always the newest imagery.
Do you have to update maps on a Garmin?
You can update the maps on garmin.com. You can update whenever you wish, but if you purchase a lifetime subscription, you will receive 4 updates per year.
Where can one download Google Maps to their GPS?
One can only download Google Maps if their GPS is an "Android" i.e. a GPS bought from Google. If you have one of these then you can download Google Maps straight from "Google Mobile Maps".
When is Florida going to have an update on google maps again?
Google never lets on when it will update an area. The latest updates to parts of Florida were on Jan 24, Feb 23 and March 17, 2011.You can sign up for e-mail notification via 'Follow Your World' service.
