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The New Google Maps

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Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by kailuowang »

Google map was the one of the first web applications that revolutionized the web with Ajax. This new Google map could be another one that revolutionize the industry again with WebGL.

Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by kailuowang »

revelation wrote: post #2

An invite? To test a new version of Google Maps? This isn't Gmail and it's not a freaking social network. When will you learn Google?

This is controlled public beta. But more importantly, I don't see why this kind of negativity is necessary.

Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by 0x0 »

So I used to have MapsGL enabled, and now I got a popup saying "MapsGL is going away". Well, then I clicked the "Classic" button and now I can't find any way to re-enable MapsGL :(

Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by Osmium »

What would be really cool is if the intro video/examples was automatically generated using map data from your current location.

On another note: it's interesting that it wasn't until I saw this design refresh that I didn't realise just how stale the old design was. It seems like Google revolutionised the maps world when they first released it, and then they let the interface stagnate ever since, so this is nice to see.

Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by maeon3 »

You can code your own applications that interface with Google Earth as illustrated with these interactive demos:

https://developers.google.com/earth/documentation/demogaller...

Warning, "monster milktruck demo" and "flight simulator" will take about 4 to 8 hours of your free time. Not as addictive as most video games, but approach with caution.

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