GOOGLE PLACES
Google Places is part of the Google Maps Platform, which is responsible for showing users places and attractions with detailed information about them on maps. The platform also includes the Maps and Routes toolkits for building maps and displaying routes.
Google Places - 8 APIs that can be used to extend the functionality of your mobile or web application, providing users with a convenient service.
Google Places can determine the location of your device even if the GPS module is turned off. To do this, it uses triangulation based on the data it receives from cell towers and nearby Wi-Fi points. It can also be used to convert geographic coordinates to an address and vice versa. Additionally, Google Places can automatically display the time zone corresponding to these coordinates.
Google Places is an API not only for the maps themselves, but also for searching them. By adding this extension, you can help users find what they need faster. Autocomplete offers options from a list based on the popularity of queries and the distance to points of interest, and can suggest corrections if the user accidentally makes a mistake. If the user is not looking for a specific place, but, for example, cafes, shops, or anything interesting, near or in the selected area, the search will return all available options in the form of interactive marks on the map.
With Google Places, you get access to a huge database of places and attractions on Google Maps. All of them can be displayed on a map in your mobile or web application in a familiar way. Show photos, reviews, important information, and give people the opportunity to contact businesses or add a place to their Favorites.
Google Places is a very useful addition to Maps that expands its capabilities. It allows your users to find places of interest and learn more about them. The terms of use for this technology are the same as for other Google products. Your application must meet the company's requirements, and this is the default condition if you want to use analytics tools or promote yourself in the search engine. Some of the APIs are universal, while others are available in two versions for iOS and Android.