TPM is confirming that Craig's list is embedding maps on its housing adverts from crowdsourced mapping site, OpenStreetMap. As the entries-site is not boasting from the change, it is the 4th major title to dump Google's service after Foursquare, Wikipedia Mobile and Apple. While Mountain View has cut the price of being able to access its Maps API, it appears as though budget-conscious companies might be searching elsewhere.
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Craig's list silently switching to OpenStreetMap data initially made an appearance on Engadget on Tue, 28 August 2012 12:58:00 EDT. Please visit our terms to be used of feeds.
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