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After All, Why Are some Houses Blurred on Google Maps?

When exploring Google Maps, especially Street View, many users come across blurred images of houses. This feature, often used to blur faces and license plates, also allows residences to be hidden from the platform. The question then arises: what are the reasons behind these images with this curious visual effect? In addition to photos captured by Google vehicles, the community can submit videos to complement street information. However, the qual…
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When exploring Google Maps, especially Street View, many users come across blurred images of houses. This feature, often used to blur faces and license plates, also allows residences to be hidden from the platform. The question then arises: what are the reasons behind these images with this curious visual effect? In addition to photos captured by Google vehicles, the community can submit videos to complement street information. However, the qual…

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Edital Concursos Brasil broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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