This page lists all Google Maps Platform products and features which are currently in a deprecation period. This includes products under Maps, Routes, and Places.
How deprecation works
The deprecation period for a product or feature begins on the announcement date for the deprecation. The product or feature will continue to be available throughout the deprecation period (typically 12 months). Once the deprecation period has elapsed, the product or feature will be turned off, and will no longer be available.
Current deprecations
This section lists all current deprecations, beginning with the most recent.
Places SDKs for Android and iOS (January 29, 2019 - July 29, 2019)
Effective January 29, 2019, the upgraded Places SDKs for Android and iOS will replace the existing versions of the Places SDKs. The current versions of the Places SDK for iOS, the Places SDK for Android, and the Place Picker, are deprecated as of January 29, 2019, and will be turned off on July 29, 2019. If you began using the SDKs prior to January 29, 2019, you can continue using the SDKs until July 29, 2019. New customers must install the new versions.
- Version 2.7.0 (and earlier) of the Places SDK for iOS is deprecated as of January 29, 2019, and will be turned off on July 29, 2019. Version 3.0 of the Places SDK for iOS is now available. We recommend updating to the new version as soon as possible. The new version of the Places SDK for iOS is an incremental upgrade, which introduces several new methods, while retaining current functionality. Note that the Place Picker is NOT included in this new version. Read the iOS migration guide to learn more.
- Version 2 (in Google Play Services 16.0.0) of the Places SDK for Android is deprecated as of January 29, 2019, and will be turned off on July 29, 2019. Version 1.0 of the Places SDK for Android is now available. We recommend updating to the new version as soon as possible. The new version of the Places SDK for Android is a completely new SDK, featuring all-new methods. Note that the Place Picker is NOT included in this new version. Read the Android migration guide to learn more.
- The Place Picker (Android, iOS) is deprecated as of January 29, 2019. This feature will be turned off on July 29, 2019, and will no longer be available after that date.