Microsoft Updates Live Maps and Virtual Earth 3D
April 11, 2008 in SEO by ArticleSnatch
Microsoft has announced an update to their Live Maps and Virtual Earth 3D. There are 11 major updates including:
1. Export your Collection to Your Navigation/GPS device.
2. Improved 3D cities.
3. 3D modeling with 3DVIA
4. Labels for Birds Eye imagery
5. 1-Click Directions (Party Maps)
6. MapCruncher Integration (MapCruncher is a raster map mashup tool.)
7. Enhanced Explore of Map Content from across the web contributed by other People
8. Neighborhood Subscribe via GeoRSS
9. Tour Enhancements including Hi-Def Movies.
10. Directions and Traffic Enhancements
11. Improved display of KML files including Google MyMaps links
According to the Virtual Earth Team blog, the update involved a bigger release than originally planned. They are also upgrading Map Control, an SDK for developers, to version 6.1.
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well some competition to google earth finally
This is a really powerful program that can be tons of fun if you have a little imagination and your GPS device. The 3D movies are especially cool I think.