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New Google Maps Android API brings vector maps to 3rd-party apps

0. phoneArena posted on 03 Dec 2012, 16:55

Just about two years ago, Google updated its Maps app on Android to support vector-based graphics for faster loading, and now Google is opening up that goodness to 3rd-party developers with a new update to the Google Maps Android API...

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1. PapaSmurf posted on 03 Dec 2012, 17:05 5

This... This is nice. Good job Google. :)

5. PhenomFaz posted on 03 Dec 2012, 18:43 1

definitely! Google Maps is one of the best out there and if it isnt the best then its certainly on the right path to becoming numero uno!

2. ocilfa posted on 03 Dec 2012, 17:05 3

Honestly, how can anyone compete with Google Maps on the mobile front? I heard that Nokia's maps were pretty alright(I may have heard wrong), but it seems like Google is king here.

3. PapaSmurf posted on 03 Dec 2012, 17:08 1

Nokia Maps is the best map app next to GM. If anything, they're pretty much tied. It all falls down to personal preference.

4. nnaatthhaannx2 posted on 03 Dec 2012, 17:55

They still need the 2.5D buildings in Navigation.... and get that thing out of beta.

6. KingKurogiii posted on 03 Dec 2012, 19:02

that's good news, especially since i've been using Trulia a lot lately because i'm looking for a house. o:

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