In 2005, Google's ongoing effort to organize the world's information continued as . Sicne then, Google has continually improved the mapping service, adding new features such as satellite views and directions, as well as increasing the number of new searchable locations. , a 3D satellite photography-based mapping application, soon followed, further complimenting Google's range of location services.

2005 also saw the release of the customizable home page, RSS feed manager and . Optimized mobile versions of Gmail, Blogger, and Search were also released.

Oh, and could you imagine naming your newborn baby "Google"? 2005.

Ending months of speculation, in late 2006 in a massive $1.65 billion stock transaction.