Google has announced its new Google Maps Roads API that allows developers to create better route visualizations in their apps from raw GPS data by following actual roads. The new API addresses the ...

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Google is testing landmark directions in Google Maps, like “Turn right after the McDonald’s.” A limited number of users will see the testing. Some have already taken to Twitter to express their ...

Earlier this month, I reported that Google Maps was testing walking directions on a small subset of users. This morning, I noticed that Google Maps now is offering walking directions for all Google ...