Daily Archives: March 6, 2008

How is Apples iPhone SDK related to Google Android?

Apple introduced the Software Development Kit for their iPhone. Programmers can now produce third-party software for the Apple-Smartphone. Apple has opened their iPhone for software applications of third party companies. Up to now all applications where closed and controlled by … Continue reading

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Metaphor for Zooming

Most Desktop GIS Systems use funtions like “(Fixed) Zoom In”, “(Fixed) Zoom out”, “Zoom to full Extend” or “Zoom Box” for zooming a mapview. In most online map services like Google Maps the zoom slider tool is used as alternative … Continue reading

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