New basemap styling is coming soon to Google Maps Platform. This update to map styling includes a new default color palette, modernized pins, and improvements to map experiences and usability. All map styles will be automatically updated in March 2025. For more information on availability and how to opt in earlier, see
New map style for Google Maps Platform.
Launch Google Maps
Select platform:
Android
iOS
You have a couple of options available to launch Google Maps.
Follow the links below to learn more.
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Maps URLs (recommended)
Using Maps URLs, you can build a universal, cross-platform
URL to launch Google Maps and perform searches, get directions and
navigation, and display map views and panoramic images. These universal
URLs allow for broader handling of the maps requests no matter which
platform the user is on.
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Google Maps Intents for Android
Using intents in your Android app, you can start an activity in another
app by describing a simple action you'd like to perform (such as "display
a map" or "show directions to the airport") in an Intent object.
The Google Maps app for Android supports several different intents, allowing
you to launch the Google Maps app in display, search, navigation,
or Street View modes.
If you want to embed a map in your app, please refer to the
Maps SDK for Android guide to getting started.
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Last updated 2025-02-07 UTC.
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