In the worlds of local search and navigation, 3D mapping has perpetually been on the horizon. This took a step forward this week with the launch of Realworld. We examine.
The latest signal for Snap’s social mapping ambitions came this week with the acquisition of location data platform StreetCred. Mostly an “acquihire,” the deal will bring four members StreetCred team to Snap, where they’ll work on strengthening its geo-data backbone.