Google Street View Launches In 25 UK Cities

Google has launched Street View maps in the UK, making crystal clear photographs of millions of people's homes visible on the web.The 3D street-level internet maps cover 25 UK cities including London, Edinburgh and Manchester.It launched in the United States two years ago and critics warned it invaded people's privacy and made it easy for burglars to spot potential victims.At the launch in central London, Google was at pains to emphasise these concerns had been taken into consideration.Faces and car number plates are supposed to be blurred - although examples where this has not happened have already been spotted by bloggers.All the photos are taken from Google-branded cars with cameras on public roads - meaning Street View could not capture the Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street.