A fresh new look for the Maps API, for all one million sites
googlegeodevelopers.blogspot.com
on 05/15/2013
Excerpt: For nearly eight years, developers around the world have used the Google Maps APIs to build beautiful, powerful, and impactful apps. From the early mashups to today’s on-location mobile apps, these developers have continuously re-imagined the map. In fact, you’ve created more than one million active sites and apps, which now reach one billion unique visitors every week. One billion! That’s nearly half the Internet. As we celebrate your maps, we’re also introducing the largest visible change in our eight year history: a fresh new look and feel for the JavaScript and Static Maps APIs, in line with the launch of the new Google Maps. The new look is available for opt-in today, and is a simple one line code change: google. maps.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Google Maps, Location, Mapping
Leaflet - a JavaScript library for mobile-friendly maps - Geeklist - Geeklist
geekli.st
on 05/13/2013
Excerpt: Geeklist is a vibrant platform for geeks to discover, connect and share the great work they have done and who they did it with.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Code LIbraries, JavaScript, Mapping, webmapping
MapBox launches iD, a fast map editor for OpenStreetMap, enabling better contribution of data
thenextweb.com
on 05/07/2013
Excerpt: MapBox has unveiled a new map editor it created for the OpenStreetMap data project. Called iD, this software is said to make it easier for users to contribute data to maps right from within the browser. The new editor will be used officially in the project starting today. With over a million mappers in its community, OpenStreetMap stands as one of the world’s largest open data projects. The organization is banking on the fact that as tools make it easier to add and edit data on a global map, the more appealing it will be for people to contribute. MapBox’s CEO Eric Gundersen tells us that not only does iD provide a “super fast user interface”, but it has improved data coverage and quality.... read the full post.
Tags: Mapping, OpenStreetMaps
The Navionics Mapping API: For Life Where the Road Ends
blog.programmableweb.com
on 04/18/2013
Excerpt: Navionics announced a new web mapping API in Java to bring its navigation charts and other content to developers. The Navionics API is free, and is not to be incorporated in a fee-based website at this point. Of the three tiers for pricing, silver, gold and platinum, the API does not access the top of the line product. Languages supported are English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. A sign up is required to access the API’s technical information. Crucially, Navionics states, “we do not support GPS or tracking features and the data cannot be used for Navigation.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Mapping
ChoiceMaps: A New Way to Measure Neighborhoods
blog.walkscore.com
on 04/11/2013
Excerpt: It’s great to see more cities adopting plans with goals around access to neighborhood amenities. For example, Washington DC’s new sustainability plan has a goal of having 75% of residents within a 5 minute walk of healthy food. But access is only part of the story, depth of choice matters too. In the travel industry, we’re seeing innovative companies like Airbnb providing more neighborhood information to help people decide where to stay. For example, if you love eating, you might want to stay in a neighborhood with a lot of restaurant choices. Real estate analysts want to track how places are changing over time.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Mapping
City Maps now has real-time transit info
blog.lumatic.com
on 04/10/2013
Excerpt: The bus you need to be on is sitting in traffic. You are at the bus stop, stuck waiting in the cold. Your frustration is rising. Sound familiar? Schedules are helpful, but you want to know when that bus will REALLY arrive. We are excited to announce that City Maps v3. 6 has real-time transit info! (We can’t make the traffic go away, but we can at least let you know that you’ve got time to grab a coffee while you wait for your bus. )
Look for the real-time icon next to a route name on the “Transit details” screen—the icon indicates that those are real-time departures based on vehicle tracking. These are the transit agencies currently showing real-time departure times in City Maps:
Stay tuned!... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Mapping
The Biggest Failure of Open Data in Government
blog.okfn.org
on 03/18/2013
Excerpt: In the past few years we’ve seen a huge shift in the way governments publish information. More and more governments are proactively releasing information as raw open data rather than simply putting out reports or responding to requests for information. This has enabled all sorts of great tools like the ones that help us find transportation or the ones that let us track the spending and performance of our government. Unfortunately, somewhere in this new wave of open data we forgot some of the most fundamental information about our government, the basic “who”, “what”, “when”, and “where”. Do you know all the different government bodies and districts that you’re a part of?... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Voice, Civic, Data, Mapping
Make a map that will change the world with Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants
feedproxy.google.com
on 03/13/2013
Excerpt: For the third year, I’m excited to announce the call for 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants applications is now open. Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 on average to build a map that will help them accomplish their mission, be it around environmental issues, humanitarian causes, disaster relief prevention, or health issues. If your nonprofit has a great idea for a map that can change the world, apply for a 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grant today. This year, we checked in with our 2011 Developer Grantees to learn about the impact their maps had on each nonprofit’s overall mission one year after the launch of the map.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, API-Voice, Funding, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Story
An update to the Google Maps SDK for iOS
feedproxy.google.com
on 02/21/2013
Excerpt: This version of the SDK includes support for ground overlays, gesture control and geodesic polylines. To get started, enable the Google Maps SDK for iOS service in the Google APIs Console alongside other Google APIs. We’ve also included a new sample app to make it even easier to learn how to use Google maps in your app. Here’s a video with Mano Marks and Paul Saxman demonstrating the capabilities of the Google Maps SDK for iOS 1. 1 release. We hope these updates will enable you to enhance your app with Google maps (or create some new ones! ). As always, keep sending us your feedback and ideas , as we continue to make improvements to the SDK based on ideas that you’ve suggested and starred.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Maps
Expanding Reviews Content in the Google Places API
feedproxy.google.com
on 01/17/2013
Excerpt: Starting today, the Google Places API will feature Place Summaries, reliable reviews about points of interest. This allows your application to embed useful review information. For example, car manufacturers can use the API to provide drivers with detailed reviews of local establishments directly in their in-car system. Place Summaries are curated expert reviews and ratings, based on user feedback, that provide information about a location’s key attributes such as decor, quality and service. The API also shows Zagat-recommended establishments. So whether your customer is looking for a local Chinese restaurant or a national park, the Google Places API help them make a quick, informed decision about where to go and what to do.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Location Based Services, Mapping, Places, Reviews
Excerpt: Geeklist is a vibrant platform for geeks to discover, connect and share the great work they have done and who they did it with.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Code LIbraries, JavaScript, Mapping, webmapping
MapBox launches iD, a fast map editor for OpenStreetMap, enabling better contribution of data
thenextweb.com
on 05/07/2013
Excerpt: MapBox has unveiled a new map editor it created for the OpenStreetMap data project. Called iD, this software is said to make it easier for users to contribute data to maps right from within the browser. The new editor will be used officially in the project starting today. With over a million mappers in its community, OpenStreetMap stands as one of the world’s largest open data projects. The organization is banking on the fact that as tools make it easier to add and edit data on a global map, the more appealing it will be for people to contribute. MapBox’s CEO Eric Gundersen tells us that not only does iD provide a “super fast user interface”, but it has improved data coverage and quality.... read the full post.
Tags: Mapping, OpenStreetMaps
The Navionics Mapping API: For Life Where the Road Ends
blog.programmableweb.com
on 04/18/2013
Excerpt: Navionics announced a new web mapping API in Java to bring its navigation charts and other content to developers. The Navionics API is free, and is not to be incorporated in a fee-based website at this point. Of the three tiers for pricing, silver, gold and platinum, the API does not access the top of the line product. Languages supported are English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. A sign up is required to access the API’s technical information. Crucially, Navionics states, “we do not support GPS or tracking features and the data cannot be used for Navigation.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Mapping
ChoiceMaps: A New Way to Measure Neighborhoods
blog.walkscore.com
on 04/11/2013
Excerpt: It’s great to see more cities adopting plans with goals around access to neighborhood amenities. For example, Washington DC’s new sustainability plan has a goal of having 75% of residents within a 5 minute walk of healthy food. But access is only part of the story, depth of choice matters too. In the travel industry, we’re seeing innovative companies like Airbnb providing more neighborhood information to help people decide where to stay. For example, if you love eating, you might want to stay in a neighborhood with a lot of restaurant choices. Real estate analysts want to track how places are changing over time.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Mapping
City Maps now has real-time transit info
blog.lumatic.com
on 04/10/2013
Excerpt: The bus you need to be on is sitting in traffic. You are at the bus stop, stuck waiting in the cold. Your frustration is rising. Sound familiar? Schedules are helpful, but you want to know when that bus will REALLY arrive. We are excited to announce that City Maps v3. 6 has real-time transit info! (We can’t make the traffic go away, but we can at least let you know that you’ve got time to grab a coffee while you wait for your bus. )
Look for the real-time icon next to a route name on the “Transit details” screen—the icon indicates that those are real-time departures based on vehicle tracking. These are the transit agencies currently showing real-time departure times in City Maps:
Stay tuned!... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Mapping
The Biggest Failure of Open Data in Government
blog.okfn.org
on 03/18/2013
Excerpt: In the past few years we’ve seen a huge shift in the way governments publish information. More and more governments are proactively releasing information as raw open data rather than simply putting out reports or responding to requests for information. This has enabled all sorts of great tools like the ones that help us find transportation or the ones that let us track the spending and performance of our government. Unfortunately, somewhere in this new wave of open data we forgot some of the most fundamental information about our government, the basic “who”, “what”, “when”, and “where”. Do you know all the different government bodies and districts that you’re a part of?... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Voice, Civic, Data, Mapping
Make a map that will change the world with Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants
feedproxy.google.com
on 03/13/2013
Excerpt: For the third year, I’m excited to announce the call for 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants applications is now open. Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 on average to build a map that will help them accomplish their mission, be it around environmental issues, humanitarian causes, disaster relief prevention, or health issues. If your nonprofit has a great idea for a map that can change the world, apply for a 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grant today. This year, we checked in with our 2011 Developer Grantees to learn about the impact their maps had on each nonprofit’s overall mission one year after the launch of the map.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, API-Voice, Funding, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Story
An update to the Google Maps SDK for iOS
feedproxy.google.com
on 02/21/2013
Excerpt: This version of the SDK includes support for ground overlays, gesture control and geodesic polylines. To get started, enable the Google Maps SDK for iOS service in the Google APIs Console alongside other Google APIs. We’ve also included a new sample app to make it even easier to learn how to use Google maps in your app. Here’s a video with Mano Marks and Paul Saxman demonstrating the capabilities of the Google Maps SDK for iOS 1. 1 release. We hope these updates will enable you to enhance your app with Google maps (or create some new ones! ). As always, keep sending us your feedback and ideas , as we continue to make improvements to the SDK based on ideas that you’ve suggested and starred.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Maps
Expanding Reviews Content in the Google Places API
feedproxy.google.com
on 01/17/2013
Excerpt: Starting today, the Google Places API will feature Place Summaries, reliable reviews about points of interest. This allows your application to embed useful review information. For example, car manufacturers can use the API to provide drivers with detailed reviews of local establishments directly in their in-car system. Place Summaries are curated expert reviews and ratings, based on user feedback, that provide information about a location’s key attributes such as decor, quality and service. The API also shows Zagat-recommended establishments. So whether your customer is looking for a local Chinese restaurant or a national park, the Google Places API help them make a quick, informed decision about where to go and what to do.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Location Based Services, Mapping, Places, Reviews
Excerpt: Navionics announced a new web mapping API in Java to bring its navigation charts and other content to developers. The Navionics API is free, and is not to be incorporated in a fee-based website at this point. Of the three tiers for pricing, silver, gold and platinum, the API does not access the top of the line product. Languages supported are English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. A sign up is required to access the API’s technical information. Crucially, Navionics states, “we do not support GPS or tracking features and the data cannot be used for Navigation.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Mapping
ChoiceMaps: A New Way to Measure Neighborhoods
blog.walkscore.com
on 04/11/2013
Excerpt: It’s great to see more cities adopting plans with goals around access to neighborhood amenities. For example, Washington DC’s new sustainability plan has a goal of having 75% of residents within a 5 minute walk of healthy food. But access is only part of the story, depth of choice matters too. In the travel industry, we’re seeing innovative companies like Airbnb providing more neighborhood information to help people decide where to stay. For example, if you love eating, you might want to stay in a neighborhood with a lot of restaurant choices. Real estate analysts want to track how places are changing over time.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Mapping
City Maps now has real-time transit info
blog.lumatic.com
on 04/10/2013
Excerpt: The bus you need to be on is sitting in traffic. You are at the bus stop, stuck waiting in the cold. Your frustration is rising. Sound familiar? Schedules are helpful, but you want to know when that bus will REALLY arrive. We are excited to announce that City Maps v3. 6 has real-time transit info! (We can’t make the traffic go away, but we can at least let you know that you’ve got time to grab a coffee while you wait for your bus. )
Look for the real-time icon next to a route name on the “Transit details” screen—the icon indicates that those are real-time departures based on vehicle tracking. These are the transit agencies currently showing real-time departure times in City Maps:
Stay tuned!... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Mapping
The Biggest Failure of Open Data in Government
blog.okfn.org
on 03/18/2013
Excerpt: In the past few years we’ve seen a huge shift in the way governments publish information. More and more governments are proactively releasing information as raw open data rather than simply putting out reports or responding to requests for information. This has enabled all sorts of great tools like the ones that help us find transportation or the ones that let us track the spending and performance of our government. Unfortunately, somewhere in this new wave of open data we forgot some of the most fundamental information about our government, the basic “who”, “what”, “when”, and “where”. Do you know all the different government bodies and districts that you’re a part of?... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Voice, Civic, Data, Mapping
Make a map that will change the world with Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants
feedproxy.google.com
on 03/13/2013
Excerpt: For the third year, I’m excited to announce the call for 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants applications is now open. Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 on average to build a map that will help them accomplish their mission, be it around environmental issues, humanitarian causes, disaster relief prevention, or health issues. If your nonprofit has a great idea for a map that can change the world, apply for a 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grant today. This year, we checked in with our 2011 Developer Grantees to learn about the impact their maps had on each nonprofit’s overall mission one year after the launch of the map.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, API-Voice, Funding, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Story
An update to the Google Maps SDK for iOS
feedproxy.google.com
on 02/21/2013
Excerpt: This version of the SDK includes support for ground overlays, gesture control and geodesic polylines. To get started, enable the Google Maps SDK for iOS service in the Google APIs Console alongside other Google APIs. We’ve also included a new sample app to make it even easier to learn how to use Google maps in your app. Here’s a video with Mano Marks and Paul Saxman demonstrating the capabilities of the Google Maps SDK for iOS 1. 1 release. We hope these updates will enable you to enhance your app with Google maps (or create some new ones! ). As always, keep sending us your feedback and ideas , as we continue to make improvements to the SDK based on ideas that you’ve suggested and starred.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Maps
Expanding Reviews Content in the Google Places API
feedproxy.google.com
on 01/17/2013
Excerpt: Starting today, the Google Places API will feature Place Summaries, reliable reviews about points of interest. This allows your application to embed useful review information. For example, car manufacturers can use the API to provide drivers with detailed reviews of local establishments directly in their in-car system. Place Summaries are curated expert reviews and ratings, based on user feedback, that provide information about a location’s key attributes such as decor, quality and service. The API also shows Zagat-recommended establishments. So whether your customer is looking for a local Chinese restaurant or a national park, the Google Places API help them make a quick, informed decision about where to go and what to do.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Location Based Services, Mapping, Places, Reviews
Excerpt: The bus you need to be on is sitting in traffic. You are at the bus stop, stuck waiting in the cold. Your frustration is rising. Sound familiar? Schedules are helpful, but you want to know when that bus will REALLY arrive. We are excited to announce that City Maps v3. 6 has real-time transit info! (We can’t make the traffic go away, but we can at least let you know that you’ve got time to grab a coffee while you wait for your bus. ) Look for the real-time icon next to a route name on the “Transit details” screen—the icon indicates that those are real-time departures based on vehicle tracking. These are the transit agencies currently showing real-time departure times in City Maps: Stay tuned!... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Mapping
The Biggest Failure of Open Data in Government
blog.okfn.org
on 03/18/2013
Excerpt: In the past few years we’ve seen a huge shift in the way governments publish information. More and more governments are proactively releasing information as raw open data rather than simply putting out reports or responding to requests for information. This has enabled all sorts of great tools like the ones that help us find transportation or the ones that let us track the spending and performance of our government. Unfortunately, somewhere in this new wave of open data we forgot some of the most fundamental information about our government, the basic “who”, “what”, “when”, and “where”. Do you know all the different government bodies and districts that you’re a part of?... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Voice, Civic, Data, Mapping
Make a map that will change the world with Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants
feedproxy.google.com
on 03/13/2013
Excerpt: For the third year, I’m excited to announce the call for 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants applications is now open. Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 on average to build a map that will help them accomplish their mission, be it around environmental issues, humanitarian causes, disaster relief prevention, or health issues. If your nonprofit has a great idea for a map that can change the world, apply for a 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grant today. This year, we checked in with our 2011 Developer Grantees to learn about the impact their maps had on each nonprofit’s overall mission one year after the launch of the map.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, API-Voice, Funding, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Story
An update to the Google Maps SDK for iOS
feedproxy.google.com
on 02/21/2013
Excerpt: This version of the SDK includes support for ground overlays, gesture control and geodesic polylines. To get started, enable the Google Maps SDK for iOS service in the Google APIs Console alongside other Google APIs. We’ve also included a new sample app to make it even easier to learn how to use Google maps in your app. Here’s a video with Mano Marks and Paul Saxman demonstrating the capabilities of the Google Maps SDK for iOS 1. 1 release. We hope these updates will enable you to enhance your app with Google maps (or create some new ones! ). As always, keep sending us your feedback and ideas , as we continue to make improvements to the SDK based on ideas that you’ve suggested and starred.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Maps
Expanding Reviews Content in the Google Places API
feedproxy.google.com
on 01/17/2013
Excerpt: Starting today, the Google Places API will feature Place Summaries, reliable reviews about points of interest. This allows your application to embed useful review information. For example, car manufacturers can use the API to provide drivers with detailed reviews of local establishments directly in their in-car system. Place Summaries are curated expert reviews and ratings, based on user feedback, that provide information about a location’s key attributes such as decor, quality and service. The API also shows Zagat-recommended establishments. So whether your customer is looking for a local Chinese restaurant or a national park, the Google Places API help them make a quick, informed decision about where to go and what to do.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Location Based Services, Mapping, Places, Reviews
Excerpt: For the third year, I’m excited to announce the call for 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants applications is now open. Google Earth Outreach Developer Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 on average to build a map that will help them accomplish their mission, be it around environmental issues, humanitarian causes, disaster relief prevention, or health issues. If your nonprofit has a great idea for a map that can change the world, apply for a 2013 Google Earth Outreach Developer Grant today. This year, we checked in with our 2011 Developer Grantees to learn about the impact their maps had on each nonprofit’s overall mission one year after the launch of the map.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, API-Voice, Funding, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Story
An update to the Google Maps SDK for iOS
feedproxy.google.com
on 02/21/2013
Excerpt: This version of the SDK includes support for ground overlays, gesture control and geodesic polylines. To get started, enable the Google Maps SDK for iOS service in the Google APIs Console alongside other Google APIs. We’ve also included a new sample app to make it even easier to learn how to use Google maps in your app. Here’s a video with Mano Marks and Paul Saxman demonstrating the capabilities of the Google Maps SDK for iOS 1. 1 release. We hope these updates will enable you to enhance your app with Google maps (or create some new ones! ). As always, keep sending us your feedback and ideas , as we continue to make improvements to the SDK based on ideas that you’ve suggested and starred.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Google, Location Based Services, Mapping, Maps
Expanding Reviews Content in the Google Places API
feedproxy.google.com
on 01/17/2013
Excerpt: Starting today, the Google Places API will feature Place Summaries, reliable reviews about points of interest. This allows your application to embed useful review information. For example, car manufacturers can use the API to provide drivers with detailed reviews of local establishments directly in their in-car system. Place Summaries are curated expert reviews and ratings, based on user feedback, that provide information about a location’s key attributes such as decor, quality and service. The API also shows Zagat-recommended establishments. So whether your customer is looking for a local Chinese restaurant or a national park, the Google Places API help them make a quick, informed decision about where to go and what to do.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Location Based Services, Mapping, Places, Reviews
Excerpt: Starting today, the Google Places API will feature Place Summaries, reliable reviews about points of interest. This allows your application to embed useful review information. For example, car manufacturers can use the API to provide drivers with detailed reviews of local establishments directly in their in-car system. Place Summaries are curated expert reviews and ratings, based on user feedback, that provide information about a location’s key attributes such as decor, quality and service. The API also shows Zagat-recommended establishments. So whether your customer is looking for a local Chinese restaurant or a national park, the Google Places API help them make a quick, informed decision about where to go and what to do.... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Local, Location Based Services, Mapping, Places, Reviews
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