> [!CAUTION]
> **Beta SDK deprecation notice:**
>
> The Beta version of the SDK is deprecated and scheduled for decommissioning, and it's no longer
> available for new usage. The features described in this topic are currently accessed via the Beta
> SDK. A future version of the SDK will provide similar support for these features.
>
> For more information, see the [release notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk/release-notes-archive.md.txt#2021-08-18).
> Use the [Maps V3 BETA
> Migration Tool](https://github.com/googlemaps/android-v3-migration) to help with migrating from the deprecated Beta version to a supported version.

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## v.3.1.0 BETA - June 15, 2020

**New Features**

- Added support for [cloud-based styling](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk/v310-beta.md.txt#cloud-based-styling).
- Added support for [marker collision handling](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk/v310-beta.md.txt#marker-collision).
- Added more [polyline styling options](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk/v310-beta.md.txt#polyline-styling): multi-color, gradient color and textured styling.

**API Changes**

- Added nullability annotations to `InfoWindowAdapter` for improved Java-Kotlin interoperability.

**Bug Fixes**

- Fixed app crash with custom Glide module ([Issue 132323222](https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/132323222)).
- Fixed `OnCameraMove` events not triggered for doubletap-drag scaling.
- Improved base map loading time for maps with custom tile overlay.
- Allowed map lite click listeners to be invoked in Talkback mode.
- Fixed crash for MapView with markers in Talkback mode.

## v.3.0.0 BETA - May 07, 2019

- The Maps SDK for Android is now distributed via a standalone static library in addition to its availability through Google Play services. Previously, the Maps SDK for Android was only available as part of Google Play services.
- Android 4.0-4.0.4 ("Ice Cream Sandwich") is no longer supported.
- Map rendering has been modernized and improved.
- Text labels for POIs are now clickable, rather than just the icon.
- Business POIs are now visible in indoor maps.
- Added incident reports icons to the traffic layer, such as roadworks, crashes, and traffic jams. These show in Normal, Hybrid and Terrain mode.
- Added support for 3D buildings with full models, e.g. Eiffel Tower.
- Increased opacity of 3D buildings to match the Google Maps application.
- Resolved an issue where markers were loading slowly ([Issue 35822423](https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/35822423)).