The Rise Of Google Maps

Google Maps has taken on competitors like MapQuest, Yahoo and Apple. But after a decade of investing, collecting data and billions of images through Street View, Google has over a billion monthly users. It updated tens of thousands of times a day and has mapped more than 220 countries and territories. Here’s a look at how Google came to dominate maps.

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The Rise Of Google Maps

[MidnightsDeluxe]

When I’m bored I just play around with google street view & look at different cities

[NevadaLamb]

Something I always admired about my father was his ability to navigate the area without a smartphone. He worked an hour away from where we lived and it seemed no matter where I wanted to go, he knew the way. Then you look at me and I use GPS everywhere I go. Even routes I know, just in case they’re delays and/or shorter routes I don’t know about.

[Datenist]

i love Google Maps, discovered so many places because of it

[ChoySekMunSimon]

One of the interesting features not mentioned here is how Google allows their subscribers to become local guides in putting in their input and local know-how into the Maps. The use of local guides allows Maps to have not only detailed street views but also a unique perspective into how a street point (i.e. shopping mall, small businesses, tourist attractions) looks like with photos and short video clips of these places.

[franwex]

I google maps more than actual google. If I need the number to a business I find it easier in google maps.

[Verisquishy]

I remember when Google Earth came up, it was a mindblowing experience that changed my perception of how things are. Now, I don't go anywhere new without Google maps!

[CAR]

I remember printing out map quest directions. So glad that is over. On the other hand I don't know how to get around without it now.

[jgroenveld]

As a child of the 90s. I remember Dad on the wheel while Mum was the navigator with the mapbook and self proclaimed driving expert.

[WhiteCarBlackWheels]

TBT to when apple maps was actually just google maps

[LuvtoDrive]

Google maps is the main reason I even bought a smart phone - so much time savings from real time traffic

[elie]

google maps is really good in my country. Apple maps isn't good at all.

[jayluis]

CNBC Mini documentaries are the Best! I'm addicted to these! 😂😂

Chick fil a, dominos, car dealerships, etc.

[screwtape]

I remember my father read the map, memorize it, and just drive. He describes which road I should take to reach the place we need to.

[nam]

CNBC: "The Rise Of Google Maps"

Apple Maps: am i a joke to you?

Everyone: yes

Apple Maps: oh ok :'(

[Devo]

I hope to god there's no ads like YouTube in google maps !

[AlexpxThreeTen]

CNBC always on the cutting edge. In the next episode they’ll walk you through setting up a mySpace page

[brantcraft]

Google maps is amazing. Mapquest as a "consumer painpoint" is an understatement!

[Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

I remember when I was in 8th grade in 2008 being completely stunned when we discovered Google Maps street view. Lol 😂 12 years later, Apple still doesn’t hold a candle to google maps.

[abdullahusman]

Can anyone just respect the fact that google maps satellite view looks better then Apple mapses

[Cube]

12:56 Funny how Google Earth is a competitor to Google Maps