Times Square as seen by Google Maps Street View.
(Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET )
Google has revved up its mobile Maps Web app through the addition of Street View.
As of today, users who launch Google's Maps site on their mobile device can see and navigate a Street View angle of different spots around the world.
Enabling Street View requires just a simple tap.
After launching the Maps app, enter the city, landmark, or other destination that you want to see. The site highlights the location and its surrounding area. Tap on the person icon that appears in the lower right corner. If the location is Street View-enabled, a separate tab opens in your browser with the familiar Street View panorama.
You can swipe your finger left or right to move the full 360 degrees. You can also tap on the arrows to walk along the streets and sidewalks as you check out the people and places nearby. I searched for Times Square in New York City, which Google Maps quickly found. Tapping on the person icon displayed the Street View panorama of Times Square in all its glory.
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