Google has flipped the switch on StreetView for the UK and The Netherlands. At least, it has if you live in one of a dozen or so major cities. Reading isn't included (sob), but London, Bristol, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cambridge, Sheffield and a number of others are all present and correct (see coverage map in full story). Comments and additions welcome if you'd like to try your home city.

You can access StreetView by moving the pointer to the appropriate street, pressing the D-pad in (or tap and hold on 5800), and choosing StreetView.

Google StreetView on the Nokia 5800

StreetView is part of Google Maps 2.3 (onwards, latest is v3.0), of course. See m.google.com for the download.

StreetView is now also available in the web version of Google Maps.

StreetView on the Nokia E71

The coverage is currently limited to selected cities, but will increase in time:

Thanks to Mapperz - the Mapping News Blog for the inspiration for this image.