I’m not sure if the epithet “world first” is accurate, but this is a pretty neat idea. The digital map application project, dubbed ‘Project Spaceman’, is designed to allow software developers to create map-based services by placing a simple map layer over a map. The goal is to promote the use of Location Based Services on smartphones. Obtaining maps at a reasonable price is not easy (at least in my experience), so this should help developers.
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