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Azure Maps and lack of features

Cas Baker 0 Reputation points
2025-12-11T12:43:35.3866667+00:00

I've noticed with the switch to Azure Maps, you guys are no longer providing StreetSide or Bird's Eye View.

The question is... why? Why would you choose to take a feature away that only ONE of your other competitors use, and an inferior version of it (Streetside had better coverage than Google Streetview)
And NO OTHER MAP utilized Bird's Eye View.
Idk just seems like an awful STUPID move towards your customer base. But then again, you're just trying to squeeze as much money out of us all as possible, rather than actually improving our lives. So thanks, I guess!

Azure Maps
Azure Maps
An Azure service that provides geospatial APIs to add maps, spatial analytics, and mobility solutions to apps.
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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-11T12:43:44.6433333+00:00
    AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn more

    Azure Maps does not currently support the Streetside or Bird's Eye View features that were available in Bing Maps. The decision to exclude these features may be related to a strategic focus on enhancing other functionalities and services within Azure Maps, which include a broader range of mapping and geospatial services. Azure Maps aims to provide a comprehensive set of features such as geocoding, routing, and real-time traffic, while also ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards.

    While the absence of Streetside and Bird's Eye View may be disappointing for some users, Azure Maps does offer other capabilities that might meet different needs. It's also worth noting that Azure Maps is designed to be a global service with a focus on security and compliance, which may influence the features that are included or excluded.

    Feedback from users is valuable and can help shape future updates and enhancements to the platform.

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