Want Apple-styled maps on your site?

In the new version of iPhoto announced two days ago, #Apple has dropped using #GoogleMaps in favor of +OpenStreetMap, an open-source initiative for map data.

Given that Apple was kind enough to NOT give credit to #OpenStreetMap (see more http://bit.ly/xM3YGt) I'd say it's ok to use Apple's map tiles on your website. And you can do just that if you check the source code here http://bit.ly/xCguI9
More information on OSM can be found at www.openstreetmap.org

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Rain or shine, see the weather in Google Maps

It's strange but after my recent post on maps I keep finding new advances on the issue. Google today announced a weather layer for Google Maps.

Whether you’re organizing a trip overseas or a picnic at a local park, knowing the weather forecast is a crucial part of the planning process. Today, we’re adding a weather layer on Google Maps that displays current temps and conditions around the globe, and will hopefully make travel and activity planning easier.

Full article Google LatLong: Rain or shine, see the weather in Google Maps.