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With the Maps SDK for Android, add maps to your
Android app including
Wear OS apps using Google
Maps data, map displays, and map gesture responses. You can also provide
additional information for map locations and support user interaction by adding
markers, polygons, and overlays to your map.
The SDK supports both the
Kotlin and Java programming
languages and provides additional libraries and extensions for
advanced features and programming techniques.
What's next
Sample code, libraries, and extensions for the SDK:
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