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Google Maps the consumer product is far ahead of any competitors, but the Maps API lacks many features available in Google Maps (vector maps, 3d acceleration, r

Google Maps the consumer product is far ahead of any competitors, but the Maps API lacks many features available in Google Maps (vector maps, 3d acceleration, real-time styling). These feature disparities between the API & the consumer product were annoying at first, but now that the competitors to the Maps API all have had them for years they're simply baffling.

maxerickson 6y ago
Map api is a shitty business, they don't care about it. No one wants to pay, brand risk if the customer implementation sucks, etc.
Doctor_Fegg 6y ago
Vector maps are now available through the API, I believe.