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Is Google Maps offered in a desktop version?

Is Google Maps offered in a desktop version?

Google has two versions of Google Maps. Visit maps.google.com from a desktop browser and you’ll get the desktop version, designed for large screens and mice. At least, that’s what you see if you’re using Safari on iOS, or Chrome, Android Browser, or Firefox on Android.

Is Internet Explorer 11 still supported?

Yes, Internet Explorer 11 is the last major version of Internet Explorer. The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will go out of support for certain operating systems starting June 15, 2022. Customers are encouraged to move to Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer (IE) mode.

What are the requirements of Google Map?

Operating systems To receive updates to Google Maps for Android, make sure your Android phone or tablet is on Android 6.0 or up. Download the latest version of the Google Maps app in Google Play.

Why can’t I use 3D on Google Maps?

See system and browser requirements If your computer meets the requirements but you’re still not seeing the full version of Maps with 3D, check your browser. Some browsers block the WebGL technology used to make 3D images. To see if your web browser can use WebGL, check this website.

What kind of systems Google Maps is using?

google.cn/maps (formerly Google Ditu) uses the GCJ-02 system for both its street maps and satellite imagery. google.com/maps also uses GCJ-02 data for the street map, but uses WGS-84 coordinates for satellite imagery, causing the so-called China GPS shift problem.

Is Microsoft Edge the same as Internet Explorer 11?

The same IE11 apps and sites you use today can open in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode. We created Internet Explorer (IE) mode in Microsoft Edge for organizations that still need Internet Explorer 11 for backward compatibility with existing websites but also need a modern browser.

How much RAM does Google Maps use?

1 GB RAM
The app according to Google has been designed to work on devices with 512 MB or 1 GB RAM (yes, they do exist).

Is Explorer going away?

Say goodbye to Internet Explorer. After more than 25 years, it’s finally being discontinued, and from August 2021 won’t be supported by Microsoft 365, with it disappearing from our desktops in 2022.

When is the last version of maps for IE 11?

Beginning in August 2021, a warning message will appear to Internet Explorer 11 users at the top of maps. The last version of the Maps JavaScript API to support Internet Explorer 11 is v3.47. Support for Internet Explorer 11 will be entirely discontinued in August 2022. This also applies to the IE mode in Edge.

Can you use Google Maps on Internet Explorer?

Use Google Maps on Internet Explorer. If you use Internet Explorer to view Google Maps, you might have some display problems. Internet Explorer has Compatibility View, a feature that affects how Maps may be displayed. To fix this, you can turn off Compatibility View. Open Internet Explorer.

What to do if Internet Explorer 8 is not compatible with IE7?

Try IE7 Enterprise Mode. If IE8 Enterprise Mode doesn’t work, IE7 Enterprise Mode will give you the Compatibility View behavior that shipped with Internet Explorer 8 with Enterprise Mode. To try this approach: Go to the Tools menu, select Compatibility View Settings, and add the site to the list.

What is the compatibility mode for Internet Explorer?

Internet Explorer mode provides compatibility for your legacy sites and apps by supporting Internet Explorer functionality like all document and enterprise modes, Active X controls (such as Java or Silverlight), and more.

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