Implementing the Google Maps API Key on your site means there are other features available to you, as well, such as Places and Routes. Both of these can improve your customer’s experience.

Google is testing landmark directions in Google Maps, like “Turn right after the McDonald’s.” A limited number of users will see the testing. Some have already taken to Twitter to express ...

Google is also revamping its directions interface that will put routes for all transportation modes in one page, instead of having separate tabs for things like car, walking and public transit.