For our 20th anniversary, we're unveiling something new: the Google Maps Platform Awards. We want to celebrate you - the developers and companies who've used our platform in unique and revolutionary ways. Get recognition for the amazing work you’ve done using the power and flexibility of Google Maps Platform. Whether you're an individual developer, a startup, or an enterprise company, if you've built something with Google Maps Platform, you're invited âž¡ï¸ https://goo.gle/3SIWTx5
Google Maps Platform
Technology, Information and Internet
Build geospatial apps with robust APIs and SDKs, powered by global data that’s updated 100 million times daily.
About us
Over the past 20 years, mobile and location has transformed what businesses can do and how their customers experience the world. Google Maps Platform has been fortunate to play a role in this evolution. Explore how you can visualize and understand the real world with our products. Learn how we can help you immerse audiences in new ways, improve user experiences and operations, and access insights to make faster, more informed business and sustainability decisions. Create geospatial experiences and applications with robust APIs and SDKs, access insights and enable decisions with rich, analysis-ready geospatial datasets, and utilize no-code geospatial evaluation and analysis tools from Google Earth to enable faster, more holistic decision making and seamless collaboration. Go beyond the map with Google Maps Platform. Follow to get the latest news and insights, and celebrate 20 years of geospatial progress with Google Maps Platform, Google Earth and Google Earth Engine.
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mapsplatform.google.com
External link for Google Maps Platform
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- Technology, Information and Internet
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- 10,001+ employees
Updates
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Bring the power of Google Maps Places to any map! 🎉 Places UI Kit is here → https://goo.gle/45GHOnq Now, display Google Maps Places content on over 250 million places on any map with just a few lines of code. Places UI Kit is a cost-effective option to build engaging front-end experiences to enable users to discover and explore places. We're eager to see what you build with Places UI Kit! Please tag us in any solutions you create.
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ðŸƒâ™€ï¸ Concerned about air quality on your runs? See how Air Aware Labs leverages Google Maps Platform to help you breathe easier → https://goo.gle/3FH9yxI Air Aware Labs' AirTrack app uses our Air Quality API to provide real-time, hyperlocal air quality data, giving you a clear picture of the air you're breathing. Get a route score, map of pollutant levels, and time score to make informed decisions. Learn how Air Aware Labs is planning to integrate our Weather API and wearable device data for even more personalized recommendations at the link.
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🆠Ready for your shot at joining the geospatial hall of fame? → https://goo.gle/4jBawcF Google Maps Platform Awards judges are looking for: 🔸 Functionality 🔸 Purpose 🔸 Content and visualization 🔸 Technical execution and integrations 🔸 User experience Join at the link.
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🌱 Discover how Google Earth Pro is empowering clean energy development worldwide → https://goo.gle/43W4Aq9 From assessing site suitability to visualizing project impact, Google Earth Pro provides clean energy developers with powerful tools to make informed decisions. High-resolution imagery, 3D views, and historical data are essential for planning and implementing renewable energy projects effectively. Learn more at the link about the specific features and capabilities of Google Earth Pro that are helping drive sustainable energy initiatives forward.
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Calling all geospatial professionals and govt officials: Unlock your data's impact with us, June 9 → https://goo.gle/3Hggd2y Learn how your authoritative data can seamlessly enhance Google's ecosystem, providing vital information for citizens, govt operations, and community services. We'll offer practical guidance on contributing your data and showcase real-world impact. Plus, discover the collaborative power of Waze for Cities and how real-time data exchange can optimize municipal operations and urban mobility.
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Did you know Google Earth is helping sun bear conservation in Southeast Asia? 🻠→ https://goo.gle/3HbRyMz This captivating story highlights the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre's use of Google Earth Pro and satellite imagery to study the Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Learn how this technology helps them understand sun bear habitats, movement patterns, and responses to encroachment.
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🧠Meet the original mind behind Google Maps Mania → https://goo.gle/3Z2rARK Mike Pegg, who now leads developer advocacy for Google Maps Platform, was highlighting the most creative uses of Maps well before he worked at Google - in fact, before we even had a Maps API! His journey from being a child fascinated by maps to a pivotal part of our team is a testament to what happens when developer enthusiasm meets real-world commitment. Read the full story at the link, and enjoy this peek at Google's first Geo Developer Day in 2006 featuring Mike.
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Win, showcase your project on the global stage, and meet our team. But first, submit your project to the Google Maps Platform Awards → https://goo.gle/43OeNox You'll need: â–¶ï¸ A short video demo 🔗 Your project link or wireframe ðŸ—’ï¸ Documentation
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Millions of Indians are embracing a new vision for urban mobility with Namma Yatri 🚕 → https://goo.gle/44Yzy24 The platform is leveraging Google Maps Platform to deliver fair pricing and frictionless pickups to users while redefining the on-demand cab business with a zero-commission model. Find out how they leverage Google Maps Platform's reliable geospatial data and turn-by-turn navigation to standardize fares and enhance user trust.
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