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Google APIs are application programming interfaces ( APIs) developed by Google which allow communication with Google Services and their integration to other services. Examples of these include Search, Gmail, Translate or Google Maps. Third-party apps can use these APIs to take advantage of or extend the functionality of the existing services.
Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets ( Street View ), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bike, air (in beta) and public transportation.
Google Developers (previously Google Code) is Google 's site for software development tools and platforms, application programming interfaces (APIs), and technical resources. The site contains documentation on using Google developer tools and APIs—including discussion groups and blogs for developers using Google's developer products.
The Google Maps Android API allows applications to include Google Maps or Street View without the need to open a separate application, allowing full control over the camera and providing a means of adding custom markers and map overlays.
Google Mobile Services ( GMS) is a collection of proprietary applications and application programming interfaces (APIs) services from Google that are typically pre-installed on Android devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
2009: Introduction of the Google Wave communication platform. 2010: Announcement of Android 2.2 Froyo, Google TV, and the App Inventor for Android. 2011: Unveiling of Android 3.1 Honeycomb, Google Music Beta, and the Android Open Accessory API. 2012: Introduction of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Nexus 7 tablet, Nexus Q, and Project Glass demonstrations.
An application programming interface ( API) key is a unique identifier used to authenticate and authorize a user, developer, or calling program to an API. [1] However, they are typically used to authenticate and authorize a project with the API rather than a human user.
The following is a list of products, services, and apps provided by Google. Active, soon-to-be discontinued, and discontinued products, services, tools, hardware, and other applications are broken out into designated sections.