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The New Google Maps

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Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by untog »

0x0 wrote: post #6

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 :(

The WebGL version of maps is not this new version- presumably it was the early work which led to it. So it's not surprising that they are phasing out the 'old' WebGL maps. They weren't that great, anyway.

Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by jusben1369 »

Osmium wrote: post #7

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 se…

Agree with you. And sounds like iOS.

Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by devindotcom »

Osmium wrote: post #7

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 se…

I don't really think it was stale or stagnated exactly. You probably saw recently a few posts about how much work goes into them and why exactly they're better than Apple's or Microsoft's. It's very subtle and fundamental stuff. They didn't change much, it's true, but that's because the competition was so bad and they leapfrogged them by so much at the beginning.

We'll see how the new look works in action - I can't say I see a huge improvement, though there are definitely a few features that make it more at-a-glance effective.

Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by heyitsnick »

Tangent question: Does anyone have tips on making demo videos like the one embedded here? Basically something like Camtasia, but with supports the fake-perspective shots that are used in parts.

Re: The New Google Maps

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Post by devindotcom »

maeon3 wrote: post #9

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.

I was really hoping the milktruck would actually collide with structures, but it just clips through them.
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