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In this document, you will look into how to use Nearby Search (New) API to build a simple and cost effective local discovery experience. A local discovery experience shows users key places of interest near a location you specify when searching for a

This document is a refresh to an older article that used previous versions of the GMP APIs. This content is updated to the new version of the Places API launched in 2023-24 and Routes API launched in 2023. Typically when the user is driving to a

This guide will walk you through different ways the 3D Storytelling solution can be customized, allowing you to create captivating geolocation stories. You have the flexibility to configure their storytelling solution through two convenient methods.

Short form video formats are widely used today because they hold a users' attention for longer periods of time. With this in mind, Google combined the power of short form video with 3D imagery to develop Aerial View; a synthetic drone-like video of a

In a previous few articles we introduced the concept of High Volume Address Validation and how to use it in different scenarios. In this article we will take a look at a python library designed to help you get started quickly to implement High Volume

In this document, you will look into how to use Air Quality API to build rich place search experiences. We will show how air quality can be a signal of value for users from the very beginning until the end of the funnel and how Air Quality API data

Air Quality and Pollen APIs offer great opportunities to add more insights into a trip or map at any given location. There are two ways to consume the data available from those APIs: index as text or heatmap tiles as raster images. While using the

Ready to create captivating 3D stories that take viewers on a journey through real-world locations? This guide will show you how to build a new story using the built-in editor. Use our intuitive interface to adjust titles, descriptions, images, and

You often have needs for validating the location of a place. There are a few different services in Google Maps Platform which can help you with this use case. This document helps you choose between the two primary location validation services -

This document describes various design patterns and ideas to get you started on your Aerial View journey. How you present Aerial View to your customers must be carefully considered to ensure you see a good level of engagement with the product, and

This document provides a reference architecture and example for creating map data visualizations with location data in Google Cloud BigQuery and Google Maps Platform Datasets API, such as analyzing open municipal data, creating a telecommunication

As a developer, you often work with datasets containing customer addresses which may not be of good quality. You need to ensure that addresses are correct for use cases ranging from customer ID verification, to delivery, and more. The Address

This document describes techniques to consider when performing an A/B test of Google Maps Platform Place Autocomplete and Address Validation APIs. A couple of benefits of using Place Autocomplete and Address Validation API are as follows: To improve

Omnichannel shopping continues to be the new normal, with more and more shoppers using a variety of channels to research and purchase products. However, the physical shopping experience is still not frictionless. Outdoor to indoor mapping can help to

3D Area Explorer is a solution that empowers you to explore communities in captivating 3D. The solution leverages: Google's Photorealistic 3D Tiles, Places Search, Place Details, and Autocomplete APIs. Enable The 3D Area Explorer solution is highly

Disable comment: Google Maps Platform enables customers to develop unique experiences by customizing the visual design of their map markers using Advanced Markers. In this document we will explore how customers can go one step further and

This document describes what client-side geofencing is, when to use it, and how to apply it to use cases in a mobile application. It also shows how to implement an example on Android using the Google Navigation SDK. Companies often need to know when

The Storytelling Solution is a versatile tool for journalists, travelers, and enthusiasts to weave narratives into geographic landscapes. It offers an engaging platform where stories come to life using Google Maps Platform photorealistic 3D Tiles.

The High Volume Address Validation tutorial guided you through different scenarios where high volume address validation can be used. In this tutorial, we will introduce you to different design patterns within Google Cloud Platform for running High

This document describes how to find a hotel, a restaurant or a gas station along a planned route. You will learn how to use Routes API to get a route polyline and use that with Places API Search Along Route (SAR) request. Also you will learn how to

Before you implement a new Google Maps project in production, you want to make sure that your setup is correct so you pay the right amount for the products that you are using. In this document, we cover aspects to make sure you have (i) billing

This document describes why and how to implement dynamic Data-driven styling of Google Boundaries using the Maps JavaScript API, which is useful for a variety of use cases across industries and segments. Data-driven styling is a Google Maps Platform

Near-real time signals from the fleet operating on the ground are useful to businesses in a number of ways. For example, businesses can use these to: This document illustrates how developers can turn signals from Google Maps Platform's "

This document describes methods for combining Place Autocomplete, Address Validation API 1, and Maps in an ecommerce checkout for the purpose of capturing high quality addresses. Google recommends familiarity with the following: Collect accurate

In today's location-aware world, users expect seamless access to place information, directions, and navigation. Whether it’s through a messenger app, a local context discovery app, a logistics and transportation platform, a travel planner, or a real

In this document, we will look into how to use the Address Validation API in Google Sheets in order to test the service in a quick and light way. As a non-developer, while willing to work with data coming from Google Maps Platform such as Address

The 3D Area Explorer solution gives you an entirely new way to discover and experience locations. This solution leverages the capabilities of Google Maps Platform Photorealistic 3D Tiles and the Places API to create captivating, interactive 3D

We know you're excited to see your property in stunning 3D, and we want to help make sure that the process goes smoothly. This document discusses several techniques you can use to self-validate the quality of your address before submitting it to

There is a newer version of this document with examples of how to use new Places API and Routes API. Typically when the user is driving to a point-of-interest (POI) they would actually require navigation to a nearby location such as a parking lot or

Address Validation provides value for a variety of use cases and there are key considerations beyond the raw quality of testing results we suggest you explore. For example: a holistic view of compatible products in a user flow such as Place