Category: News & Updates

• What to do when you’re looking for support

  Hi, my name is Brian Coakley and I’m the leader of the developer tools support team. I’ve been here for over 10 years, meaning I’ve worked with several people to overcome their challenges. So, what do our customers frequently ask about? Can you help me figure this one out? Well, we sure can. We often get […]

  

  

  Support Dork May 16, 2017

• Traffic API Updates: Traffic Flow Overlays, Incident Updates and More

  We’re happy to announce additional improvements to our Traffic API, which will require no additional backend work for you! Updating four elements, we’re making your lives easier and providing a better user experience for you and your users. It’s a win-win scenario! Keep scrolling to read about our new and improved Traffic API enhancements: 7x […]

  

  

  Thomas Horacek May 8, 2017

• Create customized and crisp maps with the new Static Map API

  We recently launched an updated version of our Static Map API, including enhancements like you’ve never seen before. If you aren’t familiar, our Static Map API allows you to create a map image that can be placed in your applications, websites, email campaigns, or print media. Enhancements to Static Map API, v5, include:​ Retina Maps: Maps […]

  

  

  Thomas Horacek May 3, 2017

• Sponsoring HackCU III: The Largest Hackathon in the Rocky Mountain Region

  MapQuest loves hackathons. Whether we’re sponsoring, mentoring or helping students utilize our APIs and SDKs, we love to be involved. We particularly love getting involved at a local level, helping mentor the up-and-coming tech generation, who may be sitting at a desk next to us one day! On April 22-23, 2017, we sponsored HackCU III, the […]

  

  

  Bri Gust April 27, 2017

• New Video: Verizon Telematics Partners with MapQuest for Business

  Do you ever wonder how MapQuest for Business powers other companies and their cutting edge solutions? Verizon Telematics’ business units including OEM, Hum and fleet leverage several of our APIs and SDKs. Watch the video to learn how we beat out other suppliers to become Verizon Telematics’ preferred geospatial provider.

  

  

  Lori Colston April 20, 2017

• Product Launch: Reinvent your maps with our Mobile SDKs for iOS and Android

  We have a lot of exciting things going on here at MapQuest. Our new mobile map SDK will allow you to deliver a fully native mapping experience across all platforms and the ability to control the look of your maps along with vector-based traffic. In addition, we’re modernizing across the board with an updated map […]

  

  

  Lori Colston June 3, 2016