Google Releases Maps Data API

Yesterday Google's Taj Campbell announced availability of Google Maps Data API.

This API "is-a" Google Data API for, yes, map data. In constrast to Google Maps API, which is about getting maps on your site, Google Maps Data API is focused on storage, access, indexing, and rendering user-supplied data.

The API seems to be a natural addition to Google data services family that fits snugly the LBS (location-based services) landscape, especially in the exploding smartphone market.

Owners of T-Mobile G1 or another Android-based mobile phone can check out My Maps Editor and My Tracks applications for Android. Or just head to Google Maps, click My Maps, and go wild from there.