Google Maps; can they be used from within an android app?

[James Elsey]

Is it possible that we can use google maps within an android application?

For example :

I have an app, it shows my location on a map (using http://developer.android.com/reference/android/location/package-summary.html )
Can I then search for nearby locations, such as nearby pertrol stations? And show them on the map

Thanks

[Monu Tripathi]

Yes.

Read up on MapActivity, MapViews and the LocationProvider et al. classes in the package that you've mentioned.

Start by looking at the following tutorial: Hello MapView