Map Explorer demonstrates the use of new Map control for Windows Phone 8. This application shows  functionality like searching of address, calculating route, etc in the same page, giving the user an immediate understanding of the Map property changes.  To follow the standards of using location feature in the application it has also added the query dialog for user’s premising before accessing the location service of the device.  The project wiki explains the compatibility and implementation of the application.

Windows Phone 8 Map API brings a fluid and extensive use of Map experience. Whether you are upgrading an existing Bing Maps application or writing a new Map application for Windows Phone 8 , Guide to the maps could be the one stop tutorial for you. This article explains step-by-step implementation of Windows Phone 8 Map API along with its features and the class library used.

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