Google Maps Street View and Mapplets
Google has added a feature called “Street View” and developer-created gadgets called “Mapplets” to Google Maps.
“Street View” displays an interactive panorama photo for certain locations on Google Maps. Note to get this to work outside the US, you need to add “&gl=us” at the end of the search URL. Check out the video below to see how it works.
Google also announced Mapplets that enable third party developers to create mini applications that can be displayed on Google Maps, much like Google Gadgets are displayed on iGoogle. These Mapplets contain a variety of information, from housing listings to crime data, and tools like distance measurement. Users can select from a wide range of Google and third party Mapplets to display on the Map, essentially creating their own “mashup of mashups” directly on the Google Maps site, while still enjoying the built-in functionality of Google Maps, such as local search and driving directions. A number of our partners, including WeatherBug, Booking.com and Platial have already created Mapplets.
There is a directory that list the current available Mapplets and there is a special a special preview page as well as developer documentation.
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