Google are still developing the second version of their excellent Maps API, and as yet, they advise against it’s deployment in real-world applications.

We however, will be using the updated API when we roll out the next version of Bouldr in a week or so. Our testing so far has given us enough confidence in that the new version is stable enough to be used in the ways Bouldr will use it.

The main benefit we can see that will come from using the new API is (as mentioned in an earlier post) the additional detail levels of aerial imagery - many of my favourite locations are now clearly visible, including (surprisingly) Bell Hagg.

With any luck, coverage of Stanage and The Plantation will also be improved soon - I’m still wondering whether I can see Business Boulder or not!

Anyhow, the new release of Bouldr should be completed within the next two weeks. That’s the plan, anyway.