Google makes SDK for iOS Google Maps | Poring gasoline on the Apple Maps fire

Oohh. Now isn’t that just throwing gasoline on the fire that has incinerated Apple Maps over the last week. So here’s the scoop. Google has released a new SDK that will allow developers to utilize its service within their own apps. Mainly the SDK allows access to a URL scheme that lets you call up the app from anywhere you like within your own device. Earlier this evening, Senior Product Manager on Google Maps, Andrew Fost said, “The SDK features vector-based maps that load quickly, allowing users to easily navigate 2D and 3D views, rotating and tilting the map with simple gestures inside your app. Developers can also change the Google maps view to include information such as traffic conditions, and control camera positions in 3D. Access to API keys is being progressively rolled out to developers who register interest.” Documentation for the  SDK  as well as the URL scheme instructions, are now available on Google’s Dev site, so take a gander, check it out – and...