Summary

In this chapter, you have learned how to add UI controls like zoom, map types, and so on. Using the Google Maps Android API, you have learned the way in which users can interact with the wear map application with the following key items:

Adding the UI controls: UI controls help users to control the map in a more personalized manner.

Dragging the marker and updating location labels: When a user wants to modify the marker placement on the map, dragging the same marker is a great way.

Custom markers: We know that a marker identifies a location on a map. Customizing markers can help users to figure out the location type. Custom markers convey more about the location; for example, a fuel icon at the location conveys that the location is a fuel station.

Different map types: Different map types help users experience maps in a personalized manner.

Info window click event: An info window is a special kind of overlay for displaying content (normally, text or image) within a pop-up balloon at a...