Tag: Google Maps Platform

Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 22, 2023

2023 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, 2023

Opening 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, 2023

The latest on maps customization

Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023

Build 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, 2023

Routes 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, 2023

Create immersive cinematic video experiences with Aerial View API

Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023

Create immersive 3D map experiences with Photorealistic 3D Tiles

Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 15, 2023

Google I/O Preview: Introducing new 3D imagery, map customization, and routing products

Google Maps Platform Official Blog April 24, 2023

Four 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, 2023

What 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, 2023

How 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, 2023

Build 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, 2023

Drive 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, 2022

Google 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, 2022

Discover 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, 2022

Address Validation API is now generally available

Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 7, 2022

Navigate 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, 2022

Explore 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, 2022

Announcing 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, 2022

Announcing Routes API: the new enhanced version of the Directions and Distance Matrix APIs

Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 3, 2022

Announcing new routing, address validation and map customization capabilities

Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 26, 2022

New 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, 2022

Test 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, 2022

Announcing 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, 2022

Find 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, 2022

A 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, 2022

Announcing 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, 2022

Jumpstart 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, 2022

Announcing 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, 2022

The 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, 2022

WebGL-powered maps features now generally available

Google Maps Platform Official Blog May 30, 2022

Announcing 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, 2022

Introducing 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, 2022

How 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, 2022

Announcing 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, 2022

Using 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, 2021

Announcing version 6.0 of the Maps and Places SDKs for iOS

Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 1, 2021

Meet 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, 2021

Enhanced map style rolling out as default basemap in November

Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 18, 2021

Richer 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, 2021

A new way to explore what’s possible with Google Maps Platform - Improvements for Maps Platform website.

Google Maps Platform Official Blog Sept. 27, 2021

Behind 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, 2021

New 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, 2021

Elevate 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, 2021

Google 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, 2021

Improved 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, 2021

Using 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, 2021

Missed 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, 2021

Google 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, 2021

Unlock 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, 2021

Loading 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, 2020

Introducing 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, 2020

Google Maps Platform JavaScript API and TypeScript - Google Maps Platform provides samples in Typescript.

Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 26, 2020

Announcing 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, 2020

Supporting Kotlin Google Maps Platform Developers

Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 22, 2020

Introducing new Maps customization features from Google Maps Platform

Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 22, 2020

Google Maps Platform gaming solution now available to everyone

Google Maps Platform Official Blog June 22, 2020

Announcing Local Context beta from Google Maps Platform

Google Maps Platform Official Blog April 20, 2020

Supporting not-for-profit COVID-19 response efforts with Google Maps Platform credits

Google Maps Platform Official Blog Nov. 18, 2019

Shifting 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, 2019

How I Found the Best Pizza Restaurant - Using Cloud Tasks to scale requests to Google Maps API.

BigQuery Google Maps Platform Official Blog Oct. 14, 2019

How 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, 2019

High-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, 2019

Google 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.