Friday, 24 April 2015

Google Maps shows Android URINATING on Apple's logo

A new 'landmark' has mysteriously appeared in Pakistan, according to Google Maps.
The large Android shape covers a mountainous region near the city of Shahpur but residents may not approve of the addition because it is shown urinating on an Apple logo. It is not an official Google feature and the image is believed to have been added using Google's Map Maker, although this hasn't been confirmed.
See photo below.
The large Android shape (pictured) covers a mountainous region near Shahpur in Pakistan. It is not an official Google feature and the image is believed to have been added using Google's Map Maker, although this hasn't been confirmed. These additions are meant to be moderated, but it appears this latest edit was missed
Google often places so-called Easter Eggs, or hidden features, within its maps and search engine such as the recent Pac-Man game. But this is not one of these features. "We've terminated the Android figure involved in this incident, and he'll be disappearing from Google Maps shortly." said
Google spokesman.
The image appears on both the desktop and mobile version of maps but disappears in satellite view.

It is not visible as at the time of writing, but not before it had been screenshot.

see the photo after removal below

However, Google's Map Maker lets any user add and update map information for millions of people to see in Google Maps and Google Earth.

It was set up to  make Google Maps as accurate as possible by adding details from people who actually live in the area.

Edits can be made in more than 200 countries and are designed to show businesses, addresses, roads, railways, and paths as well as natural or political features - not necessarily drawings such as the urinating Android.
These additions are meant to be moderated and reviewed, but it appears this latest edit was missed.
This only appears when the location is zoomed in a certain amount, but disappears at higher levels.

Google famously added a 'jet pack' option in the directions between Beijing and Tokyo, as well  If you're struggling to get through the work day, then Google Maps can help.

More recently it transformed the Pegman in Street View into the Loch Ness Monster when images of the waterway were added to the collection. 
Earlier this month to mark April Fool's day, the search engine let users play Pac-Man through the virtual streets of their hometown, or anywhere you'd like to explore.
It has become a tradition for Google to release a game on or before April Fools' Day. Last year, for instance, the company let users catch Pokemon using its mapping tool. 
The company also featured an interactive Pac-Man game for its Google Doodle in 2010, the game's 30th anniversary. 
It was the first time Google made an interactive logo at its homepage, which routinely features artistic touches in keeping with holidays or special occasions. 

 

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