Google Geo Developers Blog: February 2018

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Updated basemap style for Google Maps APIs

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Posted by Rose Yao, Director Product, Google Maps APIslook and feel

New basemap with an updated color scheme and typography

An updated pin style marks points of interest on the map in place of the previous circular icons

Different colors and icons reflecting categories of points of interest (Food & Drink, Shopping, Transport, etc.)

Existing design

New design

Timelineopt-in today

API	Estimated opt-in launch	Tracking issue
Google Maps SDK for iOS	13 February	Issue 72853293
Google Places API for iOS	13 February	Issue 72853629
Google Maps JavaScript API	14 February (version 3.32)	Issue 72848644
Google Static Maps API	Mid February	Issue 72852782
Google Maps Android API	April	Issue 72780606
Google Places API for Android	May	Issue 72970562

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