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- Andrew Zola
- What is Google Maps?
- Google Maps is a web service that provides detailed information about geographical regions and sites worldwide. In addition to conventional road maps, Google Maps offers aerial and satellite views of many locations. In some cities, Google Maps offers street views comprising photographs taken from vehicles.
- Google Maps offers several services as part of the largerweb application. For example, a route planner offers directions for drivers, bikers, walkers and users of public transportation traveling from one specific location to another.
- Supplemental services offer images of the moon, Mars and the heavens for hobby astronomers.
- Screenshot of Google Maps on desktop |
- Example of Google Maps for desktop.
- What is the Google Maps API?
- The Google Maps application program interface (API) allows different software platforms to communicate with each other. For example, website administrators can embed Google Maps into a proprietary site, such as a real estate guide or community service page.
- Screenshot of Google Maps on mobile |
- Example of Google Maps for mobile.
- What is Google Maps for mobile?
- Google Maps for mobile offers location services for motorists that use the Global Positioning System GPS) location of an iOS or Android mobile device, if available, along with data from wireless and cellular networks.
- What is Google Maps Go?
- Google Maps Go is a lightweight version of the Google Maps mobile app that was first released for Android Go edition devices. It was explicitly designed to run seamlessly on devices with limited memory connected to unreliable networks -- without compromising speed, accurate directions, real-time traffic updates and transit information.
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