points of interest

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The points of interest tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about location-based features in Windows, particularly within the Maps platform. Recent content highlights updates to the MapControl in the Windows 10 Creators Update, including improved visual styling, terrain layers, and offline capabilities. Users explore how these enhancements affect points of interest display and routing. The tag is relevant for developers and users interested in mapping APIs, UWP app development, and location services on Windows.

  1. New MapControl features in Windows 10 Creators Update

    We have updated the Maps platform for the Windows 10 Creators Update to give our maps a cleaner, more beautiful and realistic look so that it’s consistent between web and UWP apps. We are also making Road view look more authentic by adding layers of terrain, where previously the Road view...
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    • 3d engine api updates creators update custom maps map control map elements map features mapbillboard mapcustomization mapping mapprojection mapstyling offline maps points of interest rendering improvements street view terrain layers user experience vector rendering windows 10
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