There is an art to armchair traveling, and Google Maps has mastered it. From their newly released Grand Canyon Street View to the Colosseum, here's where they're taking you (and your computer) now. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Apple’s Eddy Cue reportedly fires Richard Williamson, who oversaw the iOS 6 Maps team
November 28, 2012 by
We aren't apt to ever hear this in official fashion, but Bloomberg has it on good authority that Apple's newly-promoted Eddy Cue has just fired the guy who was unfortunately leading the Maps team at the time of iOS 6's release. If you'll recall, Cue was placed in charge of both Siri and Maps during an executive shakeup back in October, and it seems … [Read more...]
Google introduces Maps Tracks and Geolocation APIs, awaits your next location-enabled application
October 19, 2012 by
In its never-ending quest to dominate the global mapping scene, Google has just rolled out a new pair of APIs designed to help organizations build their own location-enabled applications. The first is Google Maps Tracks API, which gives developers the ability to concoct apps that can store, display and analyze GPS data on a map. In other words, … [Read more...]
Instagram 3.0 adds Photo Maps, infinite scrolling and speed improvements (video)
August 17, 2012 by
Wondering if that Facebook acquisition would slow down the pace of innovation at Instagram? Perhaps v3.0 will answer that. The famed photo sharing network -- now some 80 million users deep -- is detailing its latest user interface overhaul today, and geolocation is at the heart of it. Lining up with our own feelings on the benefits of geotagging … [Read more...]
MapQuest picks TomTom Maps to power iPhone and Android turn-by-turn navigation apps
July 17, 2012 by
Still trying to figure out which way to turn when it comes to on-phone navigation? How's about a free option to ponder? MapQuest's gratis iPhone and Android programs are set to get a heck of a lot better, and soon. The company just announced that TomTom would become its maps provider, enabling it to provide coverage for more than 7.5 million miles … [Read more...]
Android Offers Indoor Maps of Smithsonian Museums
July 13, 2012 by
As of Tuesday, Android users will be the ones navigating Smithsonian museums like regulars. Google Maps will soon be available for the largest museum network in the US from San Francisco to DC. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Google Maps to soon include waterway travel in England and Wales
June 20, 2012 by
Here in America, avid motorists tend to tick that 'Avoid Ferries' option whenever possible. In England and Wales, however, travel including waterways is looked quite fondly upon. To that end, Google has reportedly started the process of mapping towpaths in the two nations, as it attempts to map bridges, locks and some 2,000 miles of canal / river … [Read more...]
Google’s ‘next dimension of Maps’ liveblog
June 8, 2012 by
Hey! We're here's in Google's digs in downtown San Francisco, supposedly to hear about some "next dimension" of Google Maps. Given the hubbub about Apple introducing a mapping alternative of its own next week at WWDC, you can practically feel the tension. Join us after the break as we cover it live!Google's 'next dimension of Maps' liveblog … [Read more...]
Google’s Brian McClendon: ‘committed’ to bringing all of Maps’ features to iOS, other platforms
June 7, 2012 by
There was a Google event today, but you'd hardly know it based on the Q&A session. Question and question was hurled at Brian McClendon -- Vice President of Engineering for Google Maps -- surrounding Apple. With discussion around Apple's desire to introduce a mapping system of its own in iOS 6 to unseat Google from its preloaded app selection, … [Read more...]
Offline Google Maps to work on ‘all devices with Android 2.2 or higher,’ 3D compatibility less clear
June 6, 2012 by
We'd heard earlier that Google had "nothing to announce" in regard to Android compatibility with the newly-announced offline Maps support and 3D modeling, but look -- things change. We reached out to the company and urged 'em to dig a little deeper, only to have the following confirmed: "For offline Google Maps for Android, all devices with Android … [Read more...]
