Live Search Maps Update!

<p>We just released an updated version of <a href="http://maps.live.com">Live Search Maps</a>&nbsp;built on the Virtual Earth platform.&nbsp; It is difficult to list all the new features, but here are some of the new features:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Birdseye Imagery with Labels - </strong>Birdseye imagery now supports Road Labels showing roads and names on the birdseye scene similar to Aerial map style.&nbsp; The navigation control was improved with a Labels toggle which now works in Aerial and Birdseye modes -- so you can turn the Labels on and off. <li><strong>Improved 3D Experience - </strong>Improved 3D models and detailed&nbsp;textures including trees in cities.&nbsp; Initially this is in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, and Dallas but will be expanding to more cities in the future.&nbsp; Improved 3DVIA Modelling <li><strong>Improved Collections - </strong>Export collections to KML, GeoRSS, or GPX format.&nbsp; Add a <a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=99819&clcid=0x409">MapCruncher</a> custom tile layers to your collection and view them in Live Search Maps. Previously this was only available for API users.Collections Explorer filtering - you can now filter your collection searches by tags . Subscribe to neighborhood region RSS feed <li><strong>Improved Directions and Traffic- </strong>Directions now uses MSR <a href="http://virtualearth.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!2BBC66E99FDCDB98!14081.entry">Clear Flow</a> technology for enhanced traffic-based routing.&nbsp; Also added localized itineraries for certain locales. <li><strong>Improved One-Click Directions </strong>- One-Click directions map is now interactive. Reverse geocoding is now supported so the address will be displayed when you right-click on the map and ask for 1-click Directions. <li><strong>Enhanced Tour Support&nbsp;</strong>- Improved movie resolution support, speed control, and added photo support to movies <li><strong>Improved Browser Support - </strong>Added Safari 3 and IE8 Beta Support <li><strong>v6.1 Virtual Earth API - </strong>Reverse compatible with v6 and adds enhancements. I'll post more details about this in a future post.</li></ul> <p>For more details on the new <a href="http://maps.live.com/">Live Search Maps</a> update, check out this post at the <a href="http://virtualearth.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!2BBC66E99FDCDB98!14129.entry">Virtual Earth Spaces Blog</a></p><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=8384111" width="1" height="1">

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