Resources: Maps: Mapsolute Releases New AJAX API for Map24 & Company Also Relaunches Map24 Consumer Site
One online map service that doesn’t get as much credit as it should is Map24. It’s a service that offers lots of cool features and useful services. Two annoucements from Mapsolute that will go live Monday but are already online.

First, the release of an AJAX API and the launch of a developers network. This page has more info about the new API and network.

Second, Mapsolute is relaunching (live right now) the Msp24.com service with lots of new features. We’ve mentioned Map24 for several years and find it to be an excellent resource for maps and driving directions. Their animated 3D feature is very cool. Perfect for demos. Map24 is also well established in the European market with sites and maps for the U.S., Canada, many European nations, Brazil, the Mid East, and Australia.

New features include:
+ Single line entry search facility that can conduct searches even if words are misspelled or partial addresses given.
+ Specific Points of Interest (POI) such as tourist attractions or hotels can be found by simply typing in the name. I tried searching for the Space Needle and got a map, address, and phone number. Also, links to get directions.
+ Map24 now includes building outlines in city centers, known as City Maps.
+ Numerous personalization options (requires registration)
+ Animated 3D feature remains available
+ One thing that we couldn’t find was an easy way to send links to maps and directions to a friend or colleague. It is possible with their Link2Map24 and MailMap24 but it would be better if it could be done quickly without the need to register.

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