Archivi categoria: Google Maps

Google Earth Tab in Google Maps

Google Maps replaced the terrain tab with a tab for Google Earth. When you click on the Earth tab, Google asks you to install a plug-in for Windows or Mac. If you have a recent version of Google Earth, you already have the plug-in.”Five years ago, shor… Continua a leggere

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Google Maps Adds Kinetic Scrolling

Google Maps has been updated and it now uses kinetic scrolling, a feature inspired by operating systems designed for touch screens. Click on the map, quickly move your mouse and then release it. You’ll notice that the map continues to move with the mo… Continua a leggere

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Search by Voice Comes to Google Maps 4.1 for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 phones

We understand that typing on phones isn’t as easy or fast as talking into them. As a result, we’re big fans of letting you search in Google Maps for mobile in the most natural way possible — with your voice! Not wanting the BlackBerry and Android… Continua a leggere

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More Suggestions in Google Maps

Google Maps no longer shows suggestions only from your recent searches. When you start typing a query, Google Maps shows popular locations, searches and local businesses. For example, you can type “red” and the first suggestion is “Redmond, WA, USA”.Th… Continua a leggere

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Google Buzz Layer for Google Maps

The desktop version of Google Maps added a layer that was already available in the mobile interface: a Google Buzz layer. In addition to showing geotagged Google Buzz messages on the map, Google also shows posts from Twitter, FriendFeed and other simil… Continua a leggere

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Google Buzz Layer Now Available for Google Maps On Your Computer

(Cross-posted from Google LatLong)With Google Buzz for mobile, you can choose to post publicly and include your location, providing context for your followers and allowing others to see what you have to say about a place on a map. We’ve received a lo… Continua a leggere

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Google Maps Navigation for the UK and Ireland

Google Maps Navigation, the Android application that offers turn-by-turn directions for free, is now available for the UK and Ireland. “Like other satnav devices, Navigation includes 3D views, turn-by-turn voice guidance, and automatic rerouting. But b… Continua a leggere

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Reinventing classroom geography with Google Earth API

Editor’s note: Every now and then we like to showcase innovative uses of Google Maps and Earth. Today we’re excited to welcome Don Rescigno is the Director of Marketing for NYSTROM Herff Jones Education, which has implemented the Google Earth and M… Continua a leggere

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