feat(iOS): Migration from CocoaPods to SPM

[A1Jan]

Feature Request

Plugin

capacitor-google-maps

Description

Google Maps Platform will stop releasing new iOS SDK versions via CocoaPods starting Q2 2026 and will support only Swift Package Manager (SPM) or manual installation for version 11 and later. The plugin currently likely uses CocoaPods for iOS SDK integration. Migration to SPM is necessary to continue receiving updates, bug fixes, and new features for Google Maps iOS SDKs.

Platform(s)

iOS

Preferred Solution

Support and guidance for migrating the plugin's iOS SDK dependencies from CocoaPods to Swift Package Manager, enabling developers to switch easily without breaking their projects. Optionally, provide a manual installation alternative.

Additional Context

Google announced the deprecation of CocoaPods support for Google Maps iOS SDKs starting Q2 2026, favoring Swift Package Manager instead. This affects Maps SDK for iOS, Places SDK, Navigation SDK, and Fleet Engine. The plugin’s timely update to remain compatible with these changes is crucial to avoid disruptions.

Alternatives

Continue using CocoaPods, understanding that no new Google Maps iOS SDK versions will be available after Q2 2026, resulting in missing features and critical fixes.

[OS-pedrogustavobilro]

Hey @A1Jan, support for SPM was added in this PR #98 - released today in version 7.2.0 of the plugin.

If you have an SPM app with Capacitor, you can now use this plugin.

If you have a CocoaPods app and would like to migrate to SPM - I recommend you to take a look at the available docs at https://capacitorjs.com/docs/ios/spm#using-spm-in-an-existing-capacitor-project

I'll be closing this issue, if you have any questions or troubles feel free to re-open.
Thank you!

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