Re: [android-developers] Re: How can I use Google Maps in Android Apps

On 4/5/2012 4:51 PM, gary@deanblakely.com wrote:
> I don't actually mean "I can't get an answer from anyone." the
> answers I have gotten here and on StackOverflow are
> that Google Doesn't keep this mapview current. In other words my
> answers were that they just let it go. A more accurate statement s
> that "I can't get the answer I want."
>
> So, knowing that they are not idiots, I'm guessing your humble opinion
> is right - they don't want to make their best maps available to 3rd
> party developers. Bing Maps for Android hit a wall for some reason.
>
> On Windows Phone 7 Microsoft is breaking their back to provide the
> very best tools for free as they are trying to get some market share.
>
> I'll look at your OSMDroid and OpenStreetMap.
> Thanks,
> Gary
It's my understanding, though I surely don't know for absolute fact,
that the Google Maps Android API gets its data and tiles from the exact
same source that the web version does. The API itself likely isn't even
7 years old; don't forget, Android's SDK has only been available since
August 2008, and the Google Maps API (while originally included as part
of the Android SDK) has been updated at least once since then (so that
it's no longer a part of the Android SDK). Since I started tinkering
around with Android, GPS, and the Maps API, I've noticed the maps of my
city & state get updated periodically. Perhaps, for whatever reason,
they haven't been quite as active in your neck of the woods, but like
Mark said, you're hardly limited to Google's solution.

Raymond

P.S. Are you using a Google Maps library downloaded from the web or the
one that's included in the SDK?

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