Google Geo Developers Blog: April 2015

Hovee merges carpooling and social networking using Google Maps APIs

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Posted by Paul Kogan, CEO of HoveeEditor’s note: Today’s guest blogger is Paul Kogan, CEO of Hovee. Read how Hovee is using Google Maps APIs to transform commuting by matching drivers with one another.HoveeGoogle Maps APIsGeocoding API

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Runner’s World app relives record-breaking global run

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Posted by Robert James Reese, Executive Producer for Runner’s World OnlineEditor’s note: Today’s guest blogger is Robert James Reese, executive producer for Runner's World Online. Read how Runner’s World’s 40 Million Steps website used Google Maps APIs to build a virtual tour of an around-the-world run. Runner’s World40 Million Steps

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Users view Day 1 of the run and are able to click through his progress.

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Map Tips: Get started with autocomplete

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Editor’s note: ‘Map Tips’ are designed to answer frequently asked questions about Google Maps APIs. For important tips on how to deploy Google’s mapping tools, read more from David McClusky, Google Maps Solutions Architect at Google.

Places Javascript APIweb servicePlaces API for AndroidPlaces API for iOSMaps API key<script type="text/javascript" src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?libraries=places&key=API_KEY"> </script><input id="search" type="text">var autoComplete = new google.maps.places.Autocomplete( document.getElementById(search), { types: ['(cities)'] });google.maps.event.addListener(autoComplete, 'place_changed', function() { var place = autocomplete.getPlace(); if (place.geometry) { map.panTo(place.geometry.location); map.setZoom(15); } });Tips for Improving the Autocomplete Experience

Improve the experience by biasing the results to a particular geographic area, such as the map viewport, or restricting the search to a particular country. This will insure that the results most relevant to your users are surfaced first.

You can style the autocomplete results by defining your own custom styles, to match the look and theme of your website. View the styling documentation here.

Combine with other Places API features, such as Nearby Search, to provide an all-in-one local search experience, complete with nearby point of interest listings and business photos.

Need to call Autocomplete from a server? Use the Google Places Autocomplete web service.

Want to autocomplete on search terms, rather than just place names? Use the Query Autocomplete web service or Javascript SearchBox.

Building a mobile app?developer documentationsample applicationGet Started

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Google Places API Javascript API

Google Places API Web Services

Google Places API for Android

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Posted by David McClusky, Google Maps Solutions Architect

Arrowpointe gives sales teams visual customer data with Google Maps APIs

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Posted by Scott Hemmeter, CEO and founder of ArrowpointeEditor's note: Today’s guest blogger is Scott Hemmeter, CEO and founder of Arrowpointe, a company that creates applications for Salesforce customers. See how Arrowpointe and other developers are using the Google Maps APIs to bring maps and location content to their users.

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Map Tips: Getting your app production ready with premium Google Maps APIs

Monday, April 13, 2015

Posted by Brad Songer, Google Maps Program ManagerEditor’s Note: ‘Map Tips’ are designed to answer frequently asked questions about using Google Maps APIs. For important tips on how to deploy Google’s mapping tools, read more from Brad Songer, Google Maps Program Manager. Implementing your Client IDGoogle for Work Support Portal

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The v parameter specifies the version of the API to load. As a Maps For Work customer you should always use the release version, which you can load by specifying v=3. Check the versioning guide for more information. Chrome Developer ToolsAuthorizing Domainsauthorized domainsGoogle for Work Support Portaltroubleshooting guidelines

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Interactive Data Layers in the JavaScript Maps API

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Posted by Joshua Lau, Google Maps JavaScript API v3 team in Sydney
Editor's Note: Joshua Lau studies Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He has spent the past summer interning on the Google Maps JavaScript API v3 team in Sydney. He’s had lots of fun enabling users to edit, drag and create Data layer Features on Maps.introduced Data LayersGeoJSONDeveloper’s Guide to the Data LayerGraphically Edit a Data Layer

Editing a polygon

Use the Simple GeoJSON EditorSimple GeoJSON Editor

Adding some extra points using the app

Display Geodesics in the Data Layer

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Sun Surveyor brings augmented reality to photographers using Google Maps APIs

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Posted by Adam Ratana, developer of Sun SurveyorEditor’s note: Today’s guest blogger is Adam Ratana, developer of Sun Surveyor. Read how Sun Surveyor is using Google Maps APIs to help photographers capture the perfect photo. Sun SurveyoriOSAndroidGoogle Maps APIsElevation APITime Zone APIGoogle Maps SDK for iOSGoogle Maps Android APIblog post

Map Tips: Build a great store locator

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Posted by David McClusky, Google Maps Solutions ArchitectEditor’s Note: ‘Map Tips’ are designed to answer frequently asked questions about using Google Maps APIs. For important tips on how to deploy Google’s mapping tools, read more from David McClusky, Solutions Architect at Google.1. Use Autocomplete for address entry.Google Places API2. Provide a ‘Signed-in’ experience.Attributed Saveenable sign-in3. Automatically locate your customers using HTML5 Geolocation.HTML5 Geolocation

A great example of Geolocation is the 'Find FedEx Locations' on the FedEx website. The closest store locations are automatically displayed when the user starts searching for a FedEx location near them.

4. Provide a Street View image of your store exterior.Street View Image APIWalgreens App

5. Sort results by actual driving distance.Distance MatrixDirections6. Use a large, stylized map as the focus of your application.styled maps

When a user selects 'Find Us' on the Tesla website, the first thing he sees is a large map automatically displaying all Tesla locations in his area.

7. Let the map drive the search experience.idleStore Locator LibraryGoogle Maps APIs

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Hovee merges carpooling and social networking using Google Maps APIs

Runner’s World app relives record-breaking global run

Map Tips: Get started with autocomplete

Arrowpointe gives sales teams visual customer data with Google Maps APIs

Map Tips: Getting your app production ready with premium Google Maps APIs

Interactive Data Layers in the JavaScript Maps API

Sun Surveyor brings augmented reality to photographers using Google Maps APIs

Map Tips: Build a great store locator

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