Google published an apology over its blog on a “mistake” done in 2006 that allows Google Street View cars to collect WiFi details (MAC addresses, SSID information and payload) over non-password protected WiFi connection.

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Don’t be surprised that one day, you can click on a store on Google Street View and able to view the inside of the shop. According to SearchEngineLand, a tipster from New York mentioned that Google employee came to the shop and took pictures for “every 6 feet” in all directions.

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If you have notice, you will realized that Google Maps Street View on Windows Mobile is different from Android or iPhone OS. On Windows Mobile, there is no zoom (and of course no Compass Mode) and also you cannot move up or down on the Street View. Today, I downloaded a new version (Version 3.3.1) from Google and you are able to pan up and down and also it import your Starred items into it (if you activate Latitude). Nice!

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2 weeks ago, LTA and Google held a joint event to announce Live Traffic, commuters direction guides on Google Maps for Singapore. Today (2nd December 2009), Google  launches Street View to Singapore, much to the delight of many Singaporean. Street View allows users to view and navigate 360 degree street-level imagery of Singapore. Singapore is the first country in Southeast Asia to get Street View and the fourth country in Asia Pacific after Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

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Google Street View has finally arrived in Singapore. Just attended the event. Press Release after the break.

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