14 DAY TRIAL // Google is delighting iOS developers who leverage Maps in their applications with an updated software development kit which supports Apple’s 64-bit A7 chip.
In a tweet addressing developers, Google says, “We just released version 1.6 of the Google Maps SDK for iOS with 64 bit support, marker opacity, and min/max zoom.”
The search giant then directs users to the Maps SDK community page, where it reveals the full contents of the 1.6 update.
“The Google Maps SDK for iOS now supports 64-bit architectures. Both 32 and 64 bit binaries are built into the single GoogleMaps framework,” according to Google.
According to the Android maker, developers won’t have to worry about which binary goes onto which processor architecture (i.e. A4, A5, A6, A7).
“The correct binary will be selected by Xcode based on your build settings.”
Developers looking to learn how to properly build their 64-bit application to leverage the new Maps framework are referred to Apple’s 64-bit transition guide.
Other new changes in Maps SDK 1.6 include:
“Changed some instances of CGFloat to either a float or double where it was more appropriate. Added the ability to restrict min and max zoom on GMSMapView. Added opacity on GMSTileLayer and GMSMarker. Core Animation on GMSMapView now requires model values to be set.”
With the Google Maps SDK, application sellers can include Maps integration and leverage key features of the service, including Street View, URL Scheme, 3D Buildings, Indoor Floor Plans, Vector Tiles, and more.
Before developers begin working with Google Maps on iOS, they need to download the SDK for iOS and make that they have an API (application programming interface) key.
Distributed as a zip file containing a static framework, Google Maps SDK 1.6 for iOS is free to download and use.