Geo Sessions at Google I/O 2013 #io13

Here we go with the Google Maps section of Google I/O!

Blog posts

A fresh new look for the Maps API, for all one million sites
Google Maps at I/O: The Videos

Announcement that Google Maps is now on one million websites, seen by over one billion people every day.

The Google Maps JavaScript API v3 got a visual refresh.

Updates to the Google Maps Android API v2 and the Google Maps SDK for iOS.

Wild sandbox with a map diving experience, a Mercedes, Google Earth controlled by a Leap Motion controller and viewed with an Oculus Rift and more!

17 sessions and a codelab.

Session Videos

Google Maps: Into the Future 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/326458345
Slides: http://goo.gl/4zMFc




The Next Frontier: Indoor Maps 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/328283671




Design Patterns for Maps - Architecture

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/327659239
Slides: http://goo.gl/1MjRs



Design Principles for Maps 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/328082805
Slides: http://goo.gl/HHBAC



Making Location Meaningful with the Google Maps APIs 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/327600597
Slides: http://goo.gl/x09Km




The Other Mobile Mapping Platform: Getting Your Maps into iOS 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/327377399




Google Maps + HTML5 + Spatial Data Visualization: A Love Story 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/327631300



All the Ships in the World: Visualizing Data with Google Cloud and Maps 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/327696300
Slides: http://goo.gl/kKrFI




Dive Into Underwater Street View 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/328321280




How to Build Multi-Platform Maps with Google’s APIs 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/327674395




Off the Grid: Going Offline with Maps and Earth 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/327701357




Our Maps, Your Business: A Step by Step Guide to Making the Most of Our Enterprise Products 

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/327598382
Slides: http://goo.gl/jM3UA




Fireside Chat with the Google Maps Team

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/328290202



Project Ground Truth: Accurate Maps Via Algorithms and Elbow Grease

Session Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/383278298



CodeLab Materials

Google I/O 2013: Make your Android app pop with Google Maps Android API v2

Abstract: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/383425125
Slides: https://io13-map-codelab.googlecode.com/files/Presentation.pdf
Code: https://code.google.com/p/io13-map-codelab/ 

GDL @ I/O

Maps Developer Sandbox

Maps host Mano Marks takes us through highlights in the Maps Developer Sandbox, including: Daimler, showing a Mercedes with Google Places. Nintendo, with the Wii U and a Street View app. Street View Trekker with treadmill. Liquid Galaxy Dive into Google Maps experience. Demo on Chromebook Pixel. Various Street View collection vehicles.



You can see the full list of Google I/O session blog post series here:

Keynote and Techtalks
Android Sessions
Chrome & Apps Sessions
Cloud Platform Sessions
Geo Sessions
Google+ Sessions
Ads, Wallet and Knowledge Sessions
YouTube Sessions
Google Glass Sessions
Codelab Materials


Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are my own, and do not reflect those of my employer. -Fumi Yamazaki