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Google Maps Street View, Gmail and Android's SDK

In this news we will overview the 12 cities recently added to the Google Maps Street View, the new Gmail version available in 37 languages, and to finish, the new version of the Android's SDK.

Google Maps Street View

From what I know, we've never talked about Google Maps Street View on Newbies Paradise before, which is why it is important to introduce it to you. It is actually a Google Map function, that enable new views which lets you browse certain streets. Indeed, these panoramic views (360°) almost make you feel like you are there.

This function, which already created controversy about people's private lives who live around these views, is only available in the United States, in only about twenty cities. It is on Google Earth where we can see that 12 new cities have already been added, including Salt Lake City and San Antonio. All available cities can be found here.

The new Gmail available in 37 languages

Gmail developers recently introduced the second version of Gmail, the Google's mail service. This new version is now available in 37 languages, and brings some new and interesting functions to Gmail.

Developers have added color labels, chat groups, smileys, a new adress book, and some keyboard shortcuts. Gmail's whole code was revised.

If you don't have the new version yet you will have to wait for the update. It will be done soon.

New Android's SDK

The Mobile World Congress was standing in Barcelona, Spain, from the 02/11 to the 02/14. A new Android-based cell phone presented, and was even tested by visitors.



Android is the Mobile OS developed by Google for smart-phones or PDA's. The new development kit was released a few days ago, under the cute name "m5-rc14", and you can download it here. The code and the design were both reviewed.

Conclusion :

• Google Maps
• Android main page
• Android on Wikipedia

Enjoy .

Thank to the NTS for translation.