New Live Maps Hits the Streets
Virtual Earth Map Control v6 Released
The new version of Live Maps is being rolled out this week. Lots of new features. Check out the post from the Virtual Earth team for more details. In summary:
- New & streamlined user interface
- Party Maps! Formally known as 1-Click Directions
- Route Around Traffic as part of directions
- Import data from GeoRSS, GPX, and KML
- Birds Eye View in 3D
- 3D Tours and Videos of Collections
- 3D Modeling
- Search & Explore Collections
- Enhanced Details Page for business listings
The VE team says there will be more information coming soon on their blog about other new features in this new version.
I saw the demo tonight at the Web 2.0 Summit, cool stuff!
I got an email from Steve Ballmer today - THX - after I wished him luck on his Keynote tomorrow morning in San Francisco.