by Dan Pilone | Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. | Release Date: July 2010 | ISBN: 9781449398996

Everyone uses Google Maps on the iPhone and iPad. And while you can simply drop a Google control onto your application, how do you interact with that control? In this O'Reilly Breakdown, iPad programmer Dan Pilone shows you how to take control of maps and location data on the iPad. You'll quickly be manipulating a user's location, on and off a visual map.The experts in the O'Reilly Breakdown live video series not only break down the concepts of difficult and complex subjects, they also demonstrate practical implementation and use. Each episode features an experienced programmer, developer, or software designer working on real-world challenges, ranging from iPad user interface design and multi-tasking on Android phones to caching in cloud-based applications.

1. Adding Maps to Your App 00:46:53
2. Getting a User's Current Location 00:22:28
3. Scaling and Zooming in MapViews 00:23:25
4. Adding Custom Annotations to a MapView 00:31:00
5. Connecting Custom Popovers to Annotations 00:21:38