At the recent Google I/O conference, the cloud provider announced the preview release of Aerial View API, a new option to access cinematic videos of points of interest. Immersive View for routes ...

In this post, learn best practices for getting and using your Google Maps API Key as well as the benefits for multi-location brands.

Currently it is not possible to use the 3D imagery or tilt the view in the JavaScript Google Maps API, although it is possible with the Android version of the API.

The changes will make it more difficult for people to make custom maps using Google's software, but it doesn't appear likely to mean much to state and local government.

Google today released a set of improvements to the Google Maps APIs for developers looking to use transit directions in their Android apps.

Google Maps via API To better understand Google Maps Zoom levels or to explore the data for a given location, you can use this page, which shows a full screen Google Map using the Google Maps API.

Google is now offering a way that will allow game developers to build real-world games using Google Maps.