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Google Maps Will Begin Charging for Usage
Nov 1st
In a remarkable turn of events, Google has announced that it will start charging for accessing the Google Maps API. Starting from January 1, 2012, when more than the limit of 25,000 map hits are made in a day, Google will begin its fee process. Read More
Google Maps Adds Weather Layer
Aug 18th
Google has added a new layer to Google Maps that brings weather details into the picture related to your location. Now, with Google Maps, you’ll be able to get the exact weather conditions based on your location. The new weather layer will not only show weather details and conditions in your vicinity, but will also provide the conditions across the globe at any instant of time. Read More
Google Street View Coming to India in a Few Weeks
May 26th
Google India has just announced that it will be rolling out “Street View” for Indian Google Maps users. Street View is a feature of Google Maps that offers 360° panoramic street-level imagery of a region. The feature is available in 27 countries, and offers details about streets with amazing details. Read More
Google Maps Mobile Browser Experience Improved
May 20th
Google wants to offer users a consistent Google Maps experience, and with this recent update for Google Maps on mobile browsers, it is doing just that. When Google Maps is now accessed from a mobile browser, the experience is similar to the desktop version with many features accessible. Read More
Edit Google Maps in the US With Google Map Maker
Apr 19th
Google has released a new tool for US Google Maps users called “Google Map Maker”. Google Map Maker allows you to quickly edit US Google Maps. While online based maps have been available for years in the US, many countries still don’t have maps that are instantly available online.
Although Google is trying hard to map every country and make the data available online, it has not been able to be extremely accurate. This user driven approach allows you to edit areas in maps, and submit them for review. Each edit is reviewed completely, and if approved, they are added to Google Maps. According to Google, this feature has been used to generate maps for 183 countries and regions worldwide. Read More
Google Maps 5.3 for Android Adds Location History, Custom Places Aspects, and More
Apr 4th
Google has updated Google Maps for Android to version 5.3. The new version adds support for location history dashboard in Latitude, a feature available in the desktop version of Latitude. With the new location history dashboard, you can now see your location history right on your phone. The dashboard will also include how far you’ve traveled, and the estimated time that you spend at home, work, or out. Read More
Google Places With Hotpot Comes to iPhone
Jan 12th
Google Places is a handy App that allows you to search for common places like coffee shops, ATM’s, Attractions and Hotels based on your location. Places with Hotpot also personalizes your search results to give you the place suited exactly for you.
Google Maps 5 With 3D for Android Is Here
Dec 16th
Two weeks ago, Andy Rubin showed off Google Maps 5.0 for Android at the D:Dive into Mobile conference. Today, Google has announced that Google Maps 5.0 for Android with 3D capabilities and offline features is now available for download.
