New Delhi, June 27 -- Twenty years ago, Google Earth felt like magic. Suddenly, anyone could zoom across the globe from their bedroom. Fast forward to today, and while exploring the planet on a screen might not feel as mind-blowing as it did in 2005, Google is making sure its anniversary is worth celebrating. The latest update brings a feature many have quietly wished for: time travel, courtesy of historic Street View images.

Inspired by a recent wave of nostalgia on social media, where users shared old snapshots of their favourite places, Google is adding a time travel tool to Google Earth. Now, with just a few clicks, you can scroll through years of Street View photos and see how a neighbourhood, landmark, or city street has changed. W...