Amazon released Maps API attempt to challenge Google Map status

Sina Technology September 17 evening news, the Amazon developer-oriented today launched a new beta map API (application programming interface), so that the Kindle Fire application developers to use its own map technology to replace Google Maps.Tablet PC

Amazon in the official blog, said: "When we released the Kindle Fire HD, we also provided to the developer community, Amazon Maps API The API allows developers to easily integrate the Amazon Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD applications map technology. Android location API, these new devices will also support location-based services. "Laptop & Netbook

Amazon Maps API has two core functions: first, the interactive map, developers can be embedded in the application of the "Map" (Map View), allows pan and zoom in the overall map. In addition, you can also display the user's current location, including the standard view and satellite view. Customization features, and can use a custom tag to display the position of enterprises, landmarks and other places.Speakers & Magnifiers

Industry sources say that Amazon acquired in July this year, the 3D map company UpNext, this is likely to use UpNext technology. Prior to this, Apple is also iOS 6 mobile platform with their own map services to replace Google Maps. Cell Phones