MapQuest Releases Native Mobile Mapping APIs for Android and Apple iOS
Today we’re excited to announce the production release of our Android Maps API and the beta release of our Apple iOS Maps API. We think you’ll find these as a great alternative to the native Google...
View ArticleUpdated MapQuest OSM Tiles and More OpenStreetMap Switchovers
Is 2012 the year of Open mapping? We’ve been ecstatic to see the energy around OpenStreetMap, and have noticed several applications recently convert to using MapQuest-OSM tiles and other companies like...
View ArticleUpdated Flash Samples Explorer and DGLux MapQuest Component
Developers who are using the MapQuest Flash Maps API may have noticed recent changes to the MapQuest Flash Samples Explorer application. The Samples Explorer application is intended to highlight the...
View ArticleMapQuest Attends the AT&T Mobile App Hackathon
This past Friday, I attended an AT&T Mobile App Hackathon and had the pleasure of speaking about the MapQuest APIs in front of some of southern Florida’s top developers, entrepreneurs and other...
View ArticleUnlimited Free Maps with MapQuest API Community Edition
Who doesn’t love free? Yes F-R-E-E. MapQuest is known for its accurate geocoding and flexible routing APIs but did you know that developers and businesses can get unlimited free MapQuest maps? With...
View ArticleiOS Maps API 1.0.1 Released
If you have been following the activity on the MapQuest iOS Maps API Forum, you have probably seen references made to version 1.0.1 of the iOS Maps API. Yes, it’s true; the iOS Maps API is officially...
View ArticleNew Geocoding Service and Updated APIs Based on Open Data
Despite the many mapping industry changes, where tech giants are switching providers on what seems like a daily basis, OpenStreetMap has been the clear leader in meaningful solutions. Their lack of...
View ArticleMapQuest Attends GIS in the Rockies
The exhibit floor at the GIS in the Rockies conference. Photo courtesy of Annette Ginocchetti. Last week I had the pleasure of speaking about the MapQuest Directions API as a part of the Emerging...
View ArticleAndroid Maps API 1.0.4 Released
I’m sure you have heard the buzz about iOS 6, Apple Maps, and alternatives to Apple Maps; in fact, at this point, I would be surprised if you haven’t! While this topic was dominating the headlines,...
View ArticleTerrain Added to MapQuest-OSM Tiles + Other Updates
Dual road shields, improved city labeling and coastline trimming If you are using MapQuest-OSM tiles in your application — either by accessing the map tiles directly or using the Open JavaScript Maps...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Data Manager API Web Service
Did you know that you can store your data in a MapQuest-hosted database and use the Search API Web Service to query your data table? If so, you are probably familiar with the legacy Data Manager tool...
View ArticleFlash Maps API 7.1.2 Released (Licensed & Open)
We are excited to announce quite a few Flash updates that have been released to production within the past week! The latest versions of the Flash Maps API, Mobile Flash Maps API, Open Flash Maps API...
View ArticleAnnouncing Licensed Maps, Geocoding, and Routing Plugins for Leaflet (Beta)
If you follow us on Twitter, you might have noticed a reference to a beta version of a MapQuest routing plugin for Leaflet. The interest and response has already been overwhelming and today we’re...
View ArticleAre You Using an Older (Licensed) MapQuest API or Developer Tool?
We are in the process of retiring some of our legacy back-end systems and want to let you know what that means to you as a user of MapQuest APIs and developer tools that utilize licensed data....
View ArticleAnnouncing MapQuest Plugins for Leaflet on Licensed and Open Data
Did you know that MapQuest offers the ability to use our maps, geocoding, and routing with the open-source Leaflet mapping library? The interest and feedback provided during our public beta was truly...
View ArticleJavaScript Maps API v7.1.0 Released (Licensed & Open)
Today we are excited to announce quite a few JavaScript Maps API updates! The JavaScript Maps API v7.1.0 and Open JavaScript Maps API v7.1.0 have been officially released to production and include a...
View ArticleNominatim/OSM Data Updates Temporarily Suspended
Attention, users of the MapQuest-hosted Nominatim Search Service! During the next few weeks, we will be making upgrades to the back-end systems that power our instance of Nominatim and this involves a...
View ArticleAre you a Community Edition (Licensed Data) user?
Attention, users of Community Edition on Licensed Data! We are in the process of simplifying our licensing structure and have a few upcoming changes that we want you to know about. Currently, MapQuest...
View Article3 Reasons MapQuest’s Enterprise Product Suite Should Power Your Business
Let’s face it. In the mapping space, you have options. But not all options are created equal, especially when it comes to your business needs. Beyond reliability, accuracy and legacy, here are the...
View ArticleLooking for a Free & Open AppKey? Read This.
Within the next few weeks, MapQuest will unveil a completely revamped Developer experience. While we prepare for these exciting upgrades, we will be making critical infrastructure updates and will be...
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