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Mapping the Path: The Origins of Google Maps
This chapter explores the early history of Google Maps, tracing its roots back to rudimentary location features and the challenges faced by its developers. It discusses pivotal meetings and strategic decisions made by Google amidst a competitive mapping landscape, including key acquisitions that transformed their approach to online navigation. The narrative highlights the groundbreaking technological innovations of the early 2000s, culminating in the public launch of Google Maps in 2005.
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