Google Maps will let Android users submit Street View photos from their phones

Google Maps Street View has been an engaging time-waster for many years, though it's never been perfect. But, thanks to a new feature, it could get better at capturing obscure roads and paths going forward.

In a Thursday blog post, Google revealed a new beta feature that will allow users to submit their own photos, straight from their phones, of places that aren't adequately represented by Street View. Using the Street View app, just take a series of photos as you progress down the road you're trying to capture, and Google's ARCore tech will supposedly stitch them together to make them work as a Street View experience. Read more...