+Allow your users explore the world with rich maps provided by + Google. Identify locations with custom markers, augment the map data + with image overlays, embed one or more maps as fragments, + and much more.
+The Google Maps Android API reference is available here on developer.android.com, but for more +information about adding maps to your app, visit:
+ +With version 2 of the Google Maps Android API, you can embed maps into an activity + as a fragment with a simple XML snippet. The new Maps offer exciting features such as 3D maps; + indoor, satellite, terrain, and hybrid maps; + vector-based tiles for efficient caching and drawing; animated transitions; and much more. + Add + a map object.
+ +Add markers onto the map to indicate special points of interest for your users. + You can define custom colors or icons for your map markers to + match your app's look and feel. To further enhance the app, draw polylines + and polygons to indicate paths or regions, or provide complete image overlays. + Draw + markers.
- -- Overlay markers onto your maps to highlight places your users are interested - in. You can also define custom colors or icons for your map markers to - coincide with the look and feel of your app.
- -In addition, you can draw polylines, a set of connected line segments on a map - and polygons, a set of polylines in a closed loop.
- - - -Give your users a different view of the world with the ability to control the rotation, tilt, + zoom, and pan properties of the "camera" perspective of the map. + Change + the view.
The Google Maps Android APIs are part of the Google Play services platform.
To use Google Maps, download and configure - the Google Play services SDK and see the - Getting Started guide on how to configure Google Maps for your app. + the Google Play services SDK from the SDK Manager. Then see the + Getting Started guide to get your API key for Maps and set up your app.
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- The Google Maps sample is located in <android-sdk>/extras/google-play-services/samples/maps
- and shows you how to use the major components of the Google Maps Android APIs.
+
Once you've installed the Google Play services package, the Google Maps sample is located in
+ <android-sdk>/extras/google-play-services/samples/maps and shows you
+ how to use the major components of the Google Maps Android APIs.
- For instructions on how to fully integrate Google+ into your app, with code snippets, visit the - Google Maps developer documentation - located at developers.google.com. -
- -- The Google Maps API reference - is provided for you on this site and is also available at developers.google.com if you - prefer to read them there.
-- In addition, the entire Google Play - services platform reference is hosted on this site for your convenience. +
For quick access while developing your Android apps, the + Google Maps + Android API reference is available here on developer.android.com.
+Extended documentation for the Google Maps Android APIs is provided with the rest of the + Google Maps developer documents at developers.google.com/maps.
+Create an engaging social experience + by integrating Google+ features in your app. You can authenticate users and allow them to + sign in, add +1 buttons so users can recommend your app content, + and allow users to share rich content with Google+.
+ +The Google+ Android API reference is available here on developer.android.com, but for more +information about integrating Google+, visit:
+ +Allow users to easily and securely sign in to your app using their Google+ credentials. + This allows you to know who they are on Google+ and to build a more personalized experience in + your app. Add sign in.
+ +Display a Share dialog that lets your users share rich content from your app, + including text, photos, URL attachments, and location, into the Google+ stream. + Add sharing with Google+.
+ +Add a native +1 button so users can recommend content from your app. When users +1, they + can also share content with their circles. These endorsements can give your app more + credibility and help it grow faster. Add the +1 button.
+Save user actions from your app such as check-ins, reviews, video views, comments, + and more, to your users' private Google+ history. From there, users can share these + moments with others. Save user + moments.
The Google+ Android APIs are part of the Google Play services platform.
-Download and configure - the SDK to begin integrating Google+ into your app. +
To get started, download and configure + the Google Play services SDK from the SDK Manager.
-
- The Google+ sample is located in <android-sdk>/extras/google-play-services/samples/plus and shows you
+
Once you've installed the Google Play services package, the Google+ sample is located in
+ <android-sdk>/extras/google-play-services/samples/plus and shows you
how to use the major components of the Google+ Android APIs.
For instructions on how to fully integrate Google+ into your app, with code snippets, visit the - Google+ developer documentation located at - developers.google.com. -
+For quick access while developing your Android apps, the + Google+ + API reference is available here on developer.android.com.
+Extended documentation for the Google+ Android APIs is provided with the rest of the + Google+ developer documents at developers.google.com/+.
-The Google+ API reference - as well as the entire Google Play services platform reference - is provided for you on this site. -