Learning Android Google Maps

Chapter 7. Working with Location Data

In our previous chapter, we learned how to work with custom camera views by changing zoom, bearing, and tilt. Also, we learned how to set the initial camera position and design a custom application. In this chapter, we are going to learn about working with real-time location data (GPS data). Let's start!

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• Need for location data
• Prerequisites
• Working with the Android Location API
• Working with the Google Play services Location API
• Integrating location data with maps

The need for location data

Let's start with an example. You may have used the app Uber, which is a GPS-based taxi booking service. It relies on your real-time GPS data. Another great example is Waze, which ...