Forward geocoding from the iPhone

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Zap picture Zap · Jul 16, 2009 · Viewed 24.8k times · Source

Given that the mapkit doesn't provide forward geocoding functionality today, can anyone provide help on how I can i use a search bar to return a latitude and longitude coordinate from a user inputted address today. If someone can provide sample code that would be great.

Answer

syedfa picture syedfa · Oct 29, 2011

iOS 5 now allows for forward Geocoding:

http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/LocationAwarenessPG/UsingGeocoders/UsingGeocoders.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40009497-CH4-SW5

I hope this helps!

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