Migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps

[DJTommek]

BetterLocation is using Bing maps to generate static image of location(s) shown in BetterMessage if preview is enabled.

On 2024-05-21 I got an email (see below), that deprecates Bing maps and advice to migrate to Azure maps instead.

• Migrations overview
• BetterLocation is using Basic or Free licence, so deadline is 2025-06-30

TODO

• create new generator, that will generate static map image from new API Render: Map Static Image
• stop using deprecated API Imagery: Static Maps

Nice to have

Create interface for providers, that will be generating static maps:

• easier to migrate to new/different provider
• easier switching between active providers
• can be switched in chat settings

Email

[DJTommek]

⚠️ Limitation related to pins in static maps:

The S0 Azure Maps account SKU only allows five pushpins. Other account SKUs do not have this limitation.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/maps/render/get-map-static-image?view=rest-maps-2023-06-01&tabs=HTTP