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DESCRIPTION
Google Maps Plugin enables you lookup your Apple Address Book addresses using Google Maps as well as get directions between your Address Book addresses. At the time this was written, Google Maps supports the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Spain, Italy and France. Google Earth is now supported as of June 15, 2006.

While the plugin is free, if you find it useful, please consider making a small donation to support further development. Donations can be made at my website.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.7.2:
  • Fixed bug that would prevent context menu from appearing while running Address Book in 32-bit mode in Snow Leopard.
  • Custom installer.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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Developer:Brian Toth
Downloads:43,224
  - Version d/l:3,149
Internet:Plug-ins
License:Free
Date:26 Nov 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
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    Oct 25 2009

    DPERUGINI  "Google Maps is already the default service used for map lookups in Address Book."

    That is true, but the built-in service only provides a link to the Google map ('Map this Address'). 'Google Maps Plugin 2.7.1' also provides the following services:

    - Google Directions (which lets you plug in a second address for directions)

    - Locate in Google Earth (launches Google Earth version of map)

    - Google Preferences (a whole bunch of useful additions, such as displaying phone number on the map listing).

    - Google Map for [Address Book Entry] - whatever Preference options you set are available with this option. If you option to use the built-in plain vanilla 'Map This Address' option, it's still there, which is very thoughtful of the Google people.  
    (Version 2.7.1)

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    Sep 21 2009

    SESQUIPEDALIAN  On both my Macs, one running Leopard and and the other running Snow Leopard, Google Maps is already the default service used for map lookups in Address Book.

    While the developer deserves kudos for bringing this functionality to earlier versions, I don't think there is any need for this plugin going forward.  
    (Version 2.7)

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    Sep 22 2009

    MACSOLU  Mr. Developer (Brian Toth), is this true? Is there any need or advantage to installing/using this for those of us using 10.5.x or higher?  
    (Version 2.7)

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    Oct 14 2008
    *****

    THEIVAR  Superb.  
    (Version 2.6.3)

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    Mar 6 2007
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    DRHJARNTVATT  This app is fantastic i cant figure out ho i survived before i got it. (Works perfectly for Sweden!)  
    (Version 2.6.3)

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    Oct 30 2006

    HIPPEMAN  Works very well for the Netherlands now! Pretty fast as well, probably because it's a small country. Thanks tot the developers!   
    (Version 2.6.2)

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    Jun 24 2006

    REDNAIL  I wish it work with Australian addresses. I don't think it's the plugin's fault though. I think it has more to do with Google Maps.  
    (Version 2.5.1)

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    Jan 12 2006
    *****

    AQUAX  Works wonderfully, without any problems whatsoever. Only request would be for a simpler install. I can do it with no problems, but I would surmise it would be a bit more difficult for someone like my mother, who has limited "manual installation" skills.  
    (Version 2.3)

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    Dec 3 2005
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    FIREFALL  Simple to use, and very effective. I wouldn't be surprised if apple "borrowed" this functionality in future versions of Address Book.

    I've had no issues with this plugin using version 2.3 and 10.4.3. Also to note there don't appear to be any conflicts with the built-in Map Quest functionality.  
    (Version 2.3)

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    Sep 5 2005
    *****

    PAUL  I think this plug-in breaks the MapQuest functionality of my Address Book. It's broken in two accounts on the same computer. The plug-in is installed 'for all users' (in /Libary/Address Book Plug-Ins/). When I try to get the MapQuest map of a certain contact, nothing happens. Anyone the same problem? Does the dev know this?

    Apart from this, a great plug-in! Thank you!  
    (Version 2.2.1)

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    Jul 9 2006

    NITEWING98  I don't notice it breaking the original Mapquest functionality. It still works for me on OS 10.3.9.

    Good plugin, recommended.  
    (Version 2.5.1)

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    Aug 22 2005

    ANONYMOUS  Thank you. Works just like it is described.   
    (Version 2.2)

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