This year, Google Street View is collecting updated imagery across the UK, with its 360° camera-mounted cars traversing cities, towns and the countryside. Here's what you need to know, and how ...

In fact, if you go into Google Maps right now and use the Street View feature on your home, for example, you should see a pretty recent image, probably from the last year or so.

However, for those who prefer what Apple offers with its Maps app, the famed Look Around feature that is reminiscent of Google's Street View is now available to access, including the web version.