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Samsung's Gear 360's EPIC impact on Google Street View - Have we seen the last of it?

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Welcome to the world of Google, where 360° street views and tours were practically born. Just years ago this was a brand new market. Stakes were high and so were the equipment prices. In an environment like this stars are born and along came Samsung's 360° single shot picture solution - the Gear 360 camera. Straight out of the box the Gear 360 synced up with the Google Street View mobile app and allowed the user to interact with Google Maps on a whole new level. With this portable and easy to use combination it enabled Maps user's to power threw multiple shots and upload new worlds of data seamlessly. With technology moving so fast and manufacturers hammering out promotions to push their flagship products in no time the consumer market became flooded with cheaper than retail 360° equipment. With high demand and a growing market camera manufacturers were already improving brand names and designs. Priced to compete and out ranking the Gear 360 in nearly every categ