Google Maps API Version 2
April 3rd, 2006 by admin
Today, Google announced the launch of the Google Maps API Version 2. So what does this mean, other than the fact that Google is solidifying its position as a serious maps provider? Well quite a lot actually! Apparently version 2 has smaller javascript code, more satellite zoom levels, a new overview map tool, documented custom map controls and types, less memory leaks, debugging tools and even a new GLatLng class so that you don’t have to flip the lattitude and longitudes to construct a geographic point. Thanks Google! If only the UK ordnance survey could be as innovative as you…
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