Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic ...

Google has today launched v2 of its Google Maps API, bringing along better support for maps on tablets, integration with Google Play services, new information layers and more. The new API is available ...

Google Maps is announcing a small update today that makes life a bit easier for developers who want to use the service by adding GeoJSON support to its JavaScript API. GeoJSON is an open-source data ...

In this post, learn best practices for getting and using your Google Maps API Key as well as the benefits for multi-location brands. With the rise and prominence of local search marketing, brands have ...

Since Google published its Maps API, numerous applications, called mash-ups, have been developed that integrate customized data on top of Google’s map interface. With the Maps API, it’s ...

Google is finally adding a new feature to Maps that it announced a full year ago. "Glanceable directions" is now rolling out to iOS and Android devices, and should offer a useful and convenient way to ...

Google has been working hard to make Maps a useful tool for navigating the world and it's continuing to roll out new features. Today, the company is unveiling a set of updates that should make the app ...

Earlier this month, I reported that Google Maps was testing walking directions on a small subset of users. This morning, I noticed that Google Maps now is offering walking directions for all Google ...

Google is launching a major update to its Google Maps API platform for developers today — and it’s also giving it a new name: the Google Maps Platform. This is one of the biggest changes to the ...

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