Abstract: Zoom and tilt operations are performed on a map display based on a predetermined relationship between zooming and tilting that is defined by a plurality of zoom-tilt transition points. If user zoom input is received after a user has tilted the map representation to a user-selected tilt angle, a next zoom-tilt transition point in the specified relationship, in the zoom direction, is determined. The display of the map representation is then updated at a rate of tilt and zoom that is based at least in part on the user zoom input, and the difference between the next zoom-tilt transition point and the initial zoom level and the user-selected tilt angle.

Abstract: Method of generating customized avatars based on location information includes processor receiving from first client device location information including a location of the first client device. Processor causes a status interface to be displayed on first client device that includes selectable location items corresponding to locations based on the location information. Processor receives a selection from first client device of first selectable location item and causes avatar selection interface to be displayed on first client device that includes versions of first avatar performing actions related to the first selectable location item. Processor receives selection of first selectable version of the first avatar and generates a map interface that includes a map display based on the location information and the first selectable version of the first avatar. Processor causes the map interface to be displayed on at least one of the plurality of client devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.