The fellas at Google Maps just announced they are bringing the popular street view to mobile phones. This allows you to zoom in and the actual street and buildings that you are looking for. It comes in handy especially when you've never seen the business and don't know what side of the street it's on.

Right now this feature is only available for Blackberry phones and Java enabled phones. According to Google,

"The newest Google Maps for mobile is available now for BlackBerry and many Java-enabled phones. To download it to your phone, visit google.com/gmm from your phone's web browser or on the desktop. We're working on bringing all these new features to other platforms as well, so stay tuned."

I can't wait to see this on my N82 and E71.

Check out the video demo of the new street view feature in action on a Blackberry...



Sorry Nokia, but Google Maps is blowing you out of the water. Of course this app is useless for those that don't have a data plan with their carrier, so you'd have to stick with Nokia Maps.

More from Google:

Today we're launching a new version of Google Maps for mobile with the same street-level imagery available on desktop. Wondering if the restaurant in your search results is the one you're thinking of? Just click "Street View" after your search to see the storefront. Unsure about a complicated intersection in your directions? Use Street View to see a photo, so there's no mistaking your turn. You can also launch Street View from any address where we have photography, or simply by clicking on the map and selecting "Street View". You can browse Street View overlaid on the map or in full screen, rotate your view to see more of your surroundings, and move along the street.

I'll keep you guys updated to let you know when this becomes available for S60 devices.

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