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Google Maps
Acquired
Innovating Google Maps with Satellite Imagery
Google Maps was drastically improved by rewriting software for performance, scalability, and distribution. The addition of satellite imagery was a significant novelty that captured users' attention, allowing them to view their homes from a satellite perspective. People marveled at this feature, previously thought to be accessible only to the government. The introduction of satellite imagery even sparked an internal debate between engineering teams regarding its naming, ultimately leading to a product review to settle the dispute.
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