Tile5 - An HTML5 Mapping Library
Google has managed to parts of Maps without using flash. But it still uses some elements of Flash in StreetView. Now there is an option available to provide a tiling map interface using HTML5. Tile5 is an opensource HTML5 mapping Javascript library that provides developers the ability to integrate existing mapping platforms to provide a rich HTML5 experience. In addition to providing a great API for mapping, Tile5 also excels at building more generic tiling application interfaces.
Tile5 is targeted at both mobile and desktop browsers that support HTML5. The long-term goal of the project is to achieve compatibility with all mobile devices considered "Class A" on the jQuery Mobile GBS chart, as well as modern desktop browsers. You can try out various demos here.
A specific mapping demo is available here primarily targeting the iPad. The source for Tile5 is maintained on Github which you can find here. Tile5 is released under the MIT license.
Ref : http://www.html5trends.com
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