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May 5, 2025
Tag: Google Maps Platform
Billing GCP Experience Google Maps Platform Javascript April 21, 2025How We Cut Google API Costs by 4x on Navcolo (And Made the System Better in the Process) - Navcolo, a multilingual platform for searching and interacting with street addresses, faced escalating infrastructure bills due to inefficient use of the Google Maps API for address translations. By optimizing the API calls and leveraging the Google Translate API, the team achieved a 75% cost reduction, improved performance, and simplified the codebase.
Google Maps Platform Rust July 15, 2024Rust: Google Maps Platform Routes API - Slowly adding more to the unofficial Google API client for Rust.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Feb. 26, 2024Next generation Autocomplete is now available in Preview - The next generation of Autocomplete is now available in Preview, offering seamless integration with Address Validation, more intuitive pricing, and support for expanded place types from the new Places API.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Jan. 22, 2024Our Solar API now covers more rooftops worldwide - The Solar API is being used to optimize solar panel arrays, make solar assessments and proposals more accurate and efficient, and to educate the public about transitioning to solar energy by showing homeowners the feasibility for their individual properties.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Dec. 25, 2023Protect your business-critical Google Maps Platform workloads with Enhanced Support - Protect your business-critical Google Maps Platform workloads with Enhanced Support.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Dec. 18, 2023Google Maps Platform Official Blog Dec. 18, 2023Google Maps Platform SDKs for iOS now available through Swift Package Manager - Announcing new dependency management support through Swift Package Manager for the Maps, Places, and Navigation SDKs for iOS.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Dec. 11, 2023Announcing the </Code> with Maps Hackathon Winners
Google Maps Platform Javascript Official Blog Nov. 6, 2023Introducing React components for the Maps JavaScript API - The alpha release of @vis.gl/react-google-maps, the first Google-sponsored library for integrating Maps JavaScript API components in a React web app.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 6, 2023Advanced Markers, now available for iOS and Android: Easily customize your markers across platforms - In May, we made Advanced Markers generally available for the Maps JavaScript API and today we are announcing support for Android and iOS, enabling developers to build experiences that are consistent across platforms.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 30, 2023Empowering allergy sufferers with our Pollen API, now generally available - By leveraging our now generally available Pollen API, pharmaceutical companies can cultivate personalized experiences that are incredibly valuable for their allergy medication customers. By delivering hyperlocal pollen levels, detailed plant information, and heatmap visualizations of pollen levels, they can tailor treatment options and services to meet individual exposure and pollen sensitivity.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 30, 2023Introducing the new Places API with access to EV, accessibility features, and more - New features in Text Search, Place Details and Photos, and Nearby Search–which now includes EV charging–make it easier for developers to surface helpful information about the world in the products they build.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 30, 2023Build immersive maps at scale with Photorealistic 3D, 2D, and Street View Tiles, now in GA - Photorealistic 3D Tiles, 2D Tiles, and Street View Tiles are general available.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 9, 2023AR and the future of architectural geodesign - Learn how Geopogo is empowering project teams to make our buildings and cities even better, by inventing and developing 3D visualization software tools which improve the process and outcome of design and construction.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 9, 2023Google Maps Platform SAP Oct. 9, 2023Leverage the capabilities of Distance Matrix API from Google Maps Platform in ABAP SDK for Google Cloud - Google Maps Platform features now available to ABAP developers in the latest release of ABAP SDK for Google Cloud V1.5.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 25, 2023The Aerial View API is now generally available - Aerial View gives you programmatic access to cinematic videos built with the same 3D map source used by Google Earth–and it’s now generally available. By accessing pre-rendered videos or creating new ones, developers can quickly create immersive experiences at scale for any U.S. location.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 18, 2023Photorealistic 3D Tiles now in Preview with updated daily quotas - In May 2023, we announced the experimental release of Photorealistic 3D Tiles to power immersive experiences. Now Photorealistic 3D Tiles is available in Preview through the Map Tiles API. To help developers do more with 3D Tiles, we’ve made updates to the quota and terms, added support for OAuth, and provided additional guidance on our attribution policies. We’ve also released 2D Map Tiles and Street View Tiles in Preview for your non-JavaScript environments.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sustainability Sept. 4, 2023Announcing the Pollen API: Providing actionable info about airborne pollen levels worldwide - Today we’re announcing our new Pollen API so businesses can share this relevant information with their users to help increase brand loyalty and engagement.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sustainability Sept. 4, 2023Powering the future with our new Solar API - Today we launched our Solar API, within a new suite of environment APIs from Google Maps Platform. The Solar API surfaces important building, rooftop, shading, and panel configuration data covering over 320 million buildings in 40 countries, with the goal of helping accelerate the transition to clean, renewable, solar energy.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sustainability Sept. 4, 2023Introducing the Air Quality API: Promoting resilience to a changing climate - Today we announced the general availability of our Air Quality API, as part of a new suite of environment APIs available from Google Maps Platform. The Air Quality API gives you access to robust and reliable air quality data, lets you visualize pollution via heatmaps, and lets you share in-depth pollutant details and recommendations.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sustainability Sept. 4, 2023Going beyond the map: Introducing Environment APIs - Today at Google Cloud Next, we introduced a new suite of Environment APIs: Solar, Air Quality, and Pollen. These APIs help developers better understand an ever-changing world so they can create new sustainability tools, share actionable insights, and encourage people to adapt to new environmental realities.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Aug. 14, 2023New ISO 27001 and SOC Security Certifications for Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Aug. 14, 2023Commonly asked questions about our recently launched Photorealistic 3D Tiles - Since the launch of our Experimental Photorealistic 3D Tiles at I/O in May, we’ve been thrilled to see all of the developer excitement and demos featuring the product. We’ve also received a lot of questions from developers. Together with Lisa Bos, Senior Product Manager at Cesium, we’re highlighting the most commonly asked questions we’ve received from developers.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Aug. 14, 2023Ensuring fast, reliable deliveries for customers with Google Maps Platform - The Skroutz team shares how they were able to automate its routing at scale and handle its deliveries in a more robust and agile manner, improving efficiencies and increasing delivery fulfillment rates with Google Maps Platform.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog July 31, 2023More Control Loading the Maps JavaScript API - Today we're sharing three big improvements to how the Maps JavaScript API is loaded: an API for flexible library loading, the new inline bootstrap loader, and a set of performance improvements.
Billing Google Maps Platform July 31, 2023Unexpected Google Maps API charges - How it happened, how to solve it, lessons learned.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog July 17, 2023Introducing the latest in cloud-based maps styling - Starting today we will be rolling out a new Experimental release of cloud-based maps styling for the Maps JavaScript API to give you more control over the look and feel of your maps than ever before.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog July 3, 2023Three unique ways to add maps to custom, native, no code mobile applications - Thunkable gives users the ability to create custom, native, no code mobile applications for Android, iOS, and mobile web—without any technical expertise required. In this post John McMullan, Head of Marketing, shares how their customers are incorporating maps into their mobile application experiences.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog July 3, 2023Launching Address Descriptors to make it easier to find addresses using landmarks in Indian cities
Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 19, 2023Introducing the Google Maps Platform Architecture Center - We are excited to announce the launch of Google Maps Platform’s Architecture Center! The Architecture Center is a central resource for product managers, architects, and technical leads who are looking to design a location-based application or accelerate the integration of Google Maps Platform into their products or infrastructure.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 22, 20232023 Accessibility updates in the Maps JavaScript API - In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 18, we wanted to share work we’ve done over the last year to improve accessibility in the Maps JavaScript API since our latest update last year.
GCP Experience Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 22, 2023Opening the doors to accessibility with Google Maps Platform - Today's guest post comes from Brandon Winfield, CEO & Co-Founder, iAccess Life. iAccess Life uses the power of Google Maps Platform to make spaces and places more accessible for people with disabilities.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023The latest on maps customization
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023Build maps faster with Web Components - Starting today, we're happy to offer Web Components in Preview as a new way for developers to use Google Maps Platform. Initially you’ll be able to access Web Components for Map and Advanced Marker functionality, and we’ll iteratively add more functionality over time.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023Routes API is now generally available - Starting today, Routes API is now generally available. Routes API builds on the foundational features of the Directions and Distance Matrix APIs that your business relies on, like comprehensive, up-to-date directions with real-time traffic, and calculating distances and ETAs for matrices of origin and destination combinations.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023Create immersive cinematic video experiences with Aerial View API
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023Create immersive 3D map experiences with Photorealistic 3D Tiles
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023Google I/O Preview: Introducing new 3D imagery, map customization, and routing products
Google Maps Platform Official Blog April 24, 2023Four organizations working toward a more sustainable future with Google Maps Platform - In honor of Earth Day, we’re sharing a few organizations that are using Google Maps Platform to educate, inspire, conserve, and take action.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog April 3, 2023What five women mapmakers think of the future of geospatial services - As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re proud to shine a light on these women making a difference in the industry and on the Google Maps Platform team.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog March 6, 2023How geospatial services can help improve financial outcomes, customer experiences, and operational efficiency - Impact calculator offers possibility to calculate the impact geospatial services can have on your business.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Feb. 13, 2023Build faster with new optimized solutions and step-by-step guidance - Today, we are introducing new enhancements to the Google Maps Platform experience in the Cloud console to help further increase your development velocity and drive business impact.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Jan. 16, 2023Drive operational impact in retail cloud applications using Address Validation - Google Maps Platform offers APIs, such as Place Autocomplete API and Address Validation API that improve accuracy of address validation to drive operational efficiency.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Dec. 12, 2022Google Maps Platform Hackathon Winners Announced - In September, we launched the Google Maps Platform hackathon on Devpost. We were blown away by the creativity of the projects submitted. Over 2,600 participants spanning 100+ countries joined to build something they’re passionate about and created unique experiences using Google Maps Platform.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 14, 2022Discover Elton and Los Angeles history using Google Maps Platform - Rocket Entertainment shares how they created an immersive map experience to celebrate Elton John’s final North American tour using Google Maps Platform.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 14, 2022Address Validation API is now generally available
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 7, 2022Navigate more sustainably and optimize for fuel savings with eco-friendly routing - Routes API offers eco-friendly routing to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 24, 2022Explore new map customization demos - We’re excited to introduce two new demos that showcase how Google Maps Platform products and features can come together to help you build unique, interactive geospatial experiences.
Google Maps Platform Javascript Official Blog Oct. 10, 2022Announcing Advanced Markers: easily create highly customized, faster performance markers - With Advanced Markers for the Maps JavaScript API. Now, you can create highly customized, faster performance markers that provide a richer user experience, showcase your brand, and save time and resources.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 3, 2022Announcing Routes API: the new enhanced version of the Directions and Distance Matrix APIs
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 3, 2022Announcing new routing, address validation and map customization capabilities
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 26, 2022New Google Maps Platform launch stages and what they mean for you - Starting today, all new Google Maps Platform offerings will launch in Experimental, Preview or General Availability.
Event Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 19, 2022Test your skills in the Google Maps Platform Hackathon - Calling developers, innovators, data scientists, designers, educators, and enthusiasts - build and showcase your idea using Google Maps Platform.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 19, 2022Announcing Advanced Polylines for the Maps SDKs for Android - As part of our ongoing efforts to enable developers to further style and customize the Google basemap, today we’re announcing the launch of advanced polyline styling for the Maps SDK for Android.
BigQuery Google Maps Platform Looker Python Sept. 5, 2022Find nearby cafes on Looker using Google Maps API and BigQuery Remote Functions - Running a little snippet of python from a Looker dashboard.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Aug. 22, 2022A new look for the red pin on Maps JavaScript, Android and iOS - We’re bringing the newest version of the pin to the Maps JavaScript API and the Maps SDKs for Android and iOS. Starting next week, the new pin will roll out across all surfaces as the default marker.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Aug. 15, 2022Announcing version history support for Cloud-based maps styling - Today we are launching version history for Cloud-based maps styling to make it easier to prototype and experiment with styles. This new feature is available to all developers in the Map Style Editor under the ‘Settings’ menu.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog July 4, 2022Jumpstart your location experiences with new integrations from across Google - Google Maps Platform developers at small businesses and large companies alike have access to new features and integrations with other Google products to enhance their end-user experiences and back-end operations.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 27, 2022Announcing Data-driven styling: style Google map boundaries to convey key information - Today, we are excited to announce the preview release of Data-driven styling for the Maps JavaScript API, which enables you to display and style Google boundaries.
Google Maps Platform Javascript Official Blog June 27, 2022The latest accessibility updates in the Maps JavaScript API - In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day last month, I wanted to provide a follow-up to last year's work and share more recent updates to improve accessibility in the Maps JavaScript API and Maps Embed API.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 13, 2022WebGL-powered maps features now generally available
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 30, 2022Announcing Quick Start Widget to integrate API key generation into your onboarding - Today we’re announcing Quick Start Widget to help developers make it easier for their users to get started with Google Maps Platform, generate an API key, and embed maps in their websites and apps.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog March 21, 2022Introducing Last Mile Fleet Solution: Maximize fleet performance from ecommerce order to doorstep delivery - Starting today, Last Mile Fleet Solution is available to help fleet operators create exceptional delivery experiences, from start to finish.
GCP Experience Google Maps Platform Official Blog March 21, 2022How the CARTO platform enables the creation of advanced data visualizations with Google Maps Platform and deck.gl - Our team built an example app that visualizes a variety of data sources that show the potential for electrification of truck fleets in Texas. This app showcases the different types of advanced data visualizations that can be created with Google Maps Platform and deck.gl. Today, I want to share more details about the source of the data for these visualizations and how the CARTO platform enables this workflow.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Jan. 31, 2022Announcing Quick Builder, a new low-code tool for you to build location-based experiences - Quick Builder is an intuitive tool to discover, explore, and deploy recommended APIs for your mapping needs.
Dialogflow Google Maps Platform Jan. 17, 2022Using Google Maps Places API to “validate” locations in a conversation with a virtual agent - Since entities like @sys.geo-city and @sys.location are not yet available in non-US regions, Places APIs can be used.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Dec. 6, 2021Announcing version 6.0 of the Maps and Places SDKs for iOS
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 1, 2021Meet the next generation of mobile-optimized maps - Two updates are generally available—a new Maps SDK for Android and the extension of Cloud-based maps styling features to mobile.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 1, 2021Enhanced map style rolling out as default basemap in November
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 18, 2021Richer data visualization on Google Maps Platform using deck.gl - The release of the newest open source data visualization library deck.gl version 8.6.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 11, 2021A new way to explore what’s possible with Google Maps Platform - Improvements for Maps Platform website.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 27, 2021Behind the scenes: WebGL-powered Maps demos for Google I/O - In preparation for the announcement of the beta release of WebGL-powered Maps features at Google I/O 2021, the Google Maps Platform team worked with Ubilabs, a Google Cloud partner since 2012, to show developers what’s possible when 3D rendering comes to the map.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Aug. 9, 2021New Cloud-based maps styling features provide more options, control, and flexibility to enhance your user experience - This year at Google I/O, we announced the general availability of Cloud-based maps styling for the Maps JavaScript API. In an effort to provide you with more options and more control to help create the best experience for your users, today we’re releasing new features to Cloud-based maps styling.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Aug. 2, 2021Elevate customer and driver experiences with improved accuracy, reliability, and travel modes - When users book a ride or order food, they want a seamless experience and real-time accurate updates. Today, we’re taking a closer look into data quality improvements for location, time and distance accuracy, and motorbike routes.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 28, 2021Google Maps Platform JavaScript API and Promises - As of the quarterly release of version 3.45 of the Maps JavaScript API, Promises support is now also available in the weekly channel alongside the pre-existing callback pattern for asynchronous methods.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 22, 2021Improved accessibility in the Maps JavaScript API - Today I’m sharing some recent work by the Google Maps Platform JavaScript team focused on improving accessibility in the Maps JavaScript API. Last year we began a renewed effort to become more accessible ‘out of the box’, and to provide more hooks for developers to make accessible experiences.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 31, 2021Using New WebGL-powered Maps Features - Today, we’re going to give you a quick overview of the new WebGL-powered features of the Maps JavaScript API, so that you have all the knowledge you need to get started creating next generation mapping experiences.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 31, 2021Missed Google I/O? Here’s the Latest from Google Maps Platform - This year marked the first ever virtual Google I/O, and even though we couldn’t be together in person, we appreciated getting the chance to still connect with our developer community around the world. Whether you spent hours in our virtual dome in Google I/O Adventure, or could only make it to a few sessions, not to worry. We’re here with a quick recap of everything Google Maps Platform from Google I/O 2021.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 24, 2021Google Maps Platform Announcements from Google I/O 2021 - A recap the latest news about Google Maps Platform, fresh from the developer keynote.
BigQuery Data Analytics GIS Google Maps Platform Official Blog April 5, 2021Unlock geospatial insights with Data Studio and BigQuery GIS - Learn how to create arbitrary-polygon choropleth maps in Data Studio with BigQuery GIS and Google Maps.
Google Maps Platform Javascript Official Blog April 5, 2021Loading Google Maps Platform JavaScript in Modern Web Applications - Two open source libraries that make it easier for you to use the Maps JavaScript API in modern web apps.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Dec. 21, 2020Introducing the new Google Maps Platform Public Status Dashboard - The Public Status Dashboard provides status information on the products that are generally available and covered by the Google Maps Platform SLA.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Typescript Dec. 7, 2020Google Maps Platform JavaScript API and TypeScript - Google Maps Platform provides samples in Typescript.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 26, 2020Announcing the Google Maps Platform On-demand Rides & Deliveries solution - On-demand Rides & Deliveries solution helps businesses improve operations as well as transform the driver and customer journey from booking to arrival or delivery–all with predictable pricing per completed trip.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Aug. 24, 2020Supporting Kotlin Google Maps Platform Developers
Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 22, 2020Introducing new Maps customization features from Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 22, 2020Google Maps Platform gaming solution now available to everyone
Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 22, 2020Announcing Local Context beta from Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Official Blog April 20, 2020Supporting not-for-profit COVID-19 response efforts with Google Maps Platform credits
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 18, 2019Shifting gears: How the cloud drives digital transformation in the automotive industry - Megatrends in the automotive industry like autonomous driving and ridesharing are driving digital transformation. Here how Google Cloud is helping.
Cloud Functions Cloud Tasks Google Maps Platform Nov. 11, 2019How I Found the Best Pizza Restaurant - Using Cloud Tasks to scale requests to Google Maps API.
BigQuery Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 14, 2019How to build your first Google Maps Platform integration with deck.gl - This walkthrough shows you how to build your first Google Maps Platform integration with deck.gl and leaves you with boilerplate code to work from for future visualizations.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 16, 2019High-performance data visualizations with Google Maps Platform and deck.gl - Many web developers struggle with how to performantly render large datasets when visualizing data. To overcome this, deck.gl uses the WebGL library, which provides access to the GPU on the user’s computer asynchronously.
Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 16, 2019Google Maps Platform best practices: Optimization and performance tips - Whether in a browser or on mobile, optimizing web app performance is critical to retaining users. Here are our tips on how to do it with Google Maps Platform.
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