The Maps apps war between Google, Apple and Nokia continues as Google makes its maps even more user-friendly on Android mobile devices.

Google today released a set of improvements to the Google Maps APIs for developers looking to use transit directions in their Android apps.

Google has launched v2.0 of its Maps Android API, which gives developers access to updated maps features for use in Android apps. The API enables developers to incorporate more advanced functionality, ...

* Rapid development using the Android SDK and Eclipse Note that a native Android Google Maps API exists. Some developers, naturally will want to develop solely within that environment.

Google started sharing success stories from customers using Google Maps APIs and the company’s other location-based solutions to build new businesses or improve their existing products and ...

The Google Maps Platform is composed of APIs and SDKs that let third-party websites, Android apps, and iOS apps integrate Google Maps.

Google Maps on Android and iPhone will also display similar information, including whether a charger is compatible with a vehicle.

Game developers can now use Google Maps integrated with the Unity game engine to quickly and easily design new AR game experiences.

A forthcoming Android upgrade could mean a goodbye to the trouble of navigating with an erratic blue spot on Google Maps.

Google touts that its new Maps Engine API can be used for virtually any kind of application, with business use cases ranging from healthcare to retail.