Google brings historical Street View imagery to Google Earth to celebrate 20th birthday

To mark its 20th anniversary, Google Earth now allows users to explore the globe from a wider range of viewpoints, providing both bird’s eye and street level perspectives. This update aims to give a richer, more immersive experience to anyone seeking to discover the world from multiple angles.

In addition, Google Earth will soon introduce historic Street View integration. This upcoming feature will let users virtually travel back in time, enabling them to see locations as they appeared in previous years. The new capability is set to expand the platform’s relevance for educational, research, and casual exploration purposes.

For professional advanced subscribers, Google Earth is also preparing to roll out AI-driven insights in the coming weeks via its web and mobile platforms. These new AI layers will allow users to analyze key factors such as average surface temperature or tree canopy coverage within specific areas, supporting advanced use cases in urban planning and construction.