If you happen to be in China and rely on your smart phone or tablet to get you around when you are lost, you may well know just how sporadic Google Maps can be. I and my friend who have been using Google Maps have also found that getting directions on either iPhone or Android device can also be a little hit and miss.

But those days might be behind us as China search engine Baidu have finally brought a satellite view to their mapping service, which is not only likely to be more reliable than Google version, but also offers crisper, clearer satellite images.… More