Evolution: European OpenStreetMap

Evolution: European OpenStreetMap

Evolution of European OpenStreetMap coverage from skobblertutorials on Vimeo.

Hence why Mapquest(Open) and Bing Maps (OSM App) are becoming more mainstream

Open Street Map now in Bing Maps

Open Street Map now in Bing Maps

Open Street Map is now available in Bing Maps via the 'Open Street Map' App

MapNik Tile Render via Bing Maps (OSM) APP

http://www.bing.com/maps/explore/#5003/0.6002=
q:NYC:nelat:51.6120377517871:nelong:0.18654357910159:
swlat:51.4079622462129:swlong:-0.446543579101535:nosp:0:adj:0/5872/style=Mapnik&lat=40.65415&lon=-74.024291&z=11&pid=50735

In Addition there are some improvements to Bing Maps Explore:

• Appearance: Cool colours create a more visually appealing backdrop that helps content ‘pop’ on the map, providing clear differentiation for pushpins, labels and red, yellow and green traffic overlays. 
• New labels: Larger fonts correspond to larger roads, making it easier to identify major streets and throughways. Crisper labels eliminate the need for bolding and less-attractive glows, allowing users to quickly find locations in a relevant format.
• Improved international coverage: Data updates deliver improved road and street detail across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Oceania and Asia.
• Dynamic Labels (beta): This innovative map navigation allows you to quickly zoom to a region or location on the map with just a few clicks, making it easier to identify and explore areas or neighborhoods of a city. Turn on the dynamic labels beta from the map style selector on bing.com/maps/explore, and labels become clickable.

Golfshot.com - World Golf Courses Mapped and App'ed

Golfshot.com - World Golf Courses



Golfshot is now available for the iPhone and available from the App Store.

• Golfshot makes it easy
• Over 22,000 courses ready to play
• No software to install on your computers
• Show up and golf

Golf is a game. It should be fun.

We designed Golfshot to be easy to use, understand and share.
No computer downloads...simply add Golfshot to your iPhone and go play golf.
Scorecards, Statistics and now GPS Aerial View and GPS List View, are all included with
Golfshot: Golf GPS.

Example Golf Course

http://golfshot.com/Courses/Detail/12681/Shanklin-Sandown-Golf-Club

but many more from (23,000+)
http://golfshot.com/Courses

and On the iPhone


Distances calculated and touch screen controls for the golfer.

We have over 23,000 courses mapped – mostly in the US, but we’re adding them worldwide. You can search and view courses at golfshot.com/courses. You can also request new courses for free from the same page.


Golfshot: Golf GPS is now featured in the Apple App Store at introductory pricing and no subscription.
More details:
http://golfshot.com/Home/Easy

Full Users Guide
http://resources.golfshot.com/userguide.pdf

*Google [Aerial images and API] requires an internet connection to view images for the course.
Tip - You are able to download images with WiFi and they will be available on the course if you keep the app open.

Skyline Globe - Another 3D Earth App

SkylineGlobe
has quietly released TerraExplorer
The desktop version is a small download - smaller than google earth.


Features

• Smooth, interactive flight over streaming 3D terrains and urban environments

• Large database of imagery, streets, 3D textured buildings and information layers

• Fly to any address in the US , get driving directions and search for businesses

• Add and create content, build photo albums, chat and collaborate with friends.

• Show live video on terrain, trace GPS feeds and measure distances and areas.

There is a web version of this and does require the user to install activex applets and dll's.
Once these are installed you get a web browser.


Web version has more content and more features.

For buisness that don't need a GIS the SkylineGlobe Pro
is a good lightweight application, where buisnesses can add their own content and perform simple spatial analysis of there data.