Displaying info on Google Maps - Android

Hello Everyone,
I'm building my first android app with Google Maps and have a running app where I can add markers to the map etc.
I can't figure out how to load markers from a database and show information in a popup.
I'm targeting apps like Gasbuddy, where prices are shown realtime.
Can someone help me in the right direction?
Thanks alot

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I hope someone can help me out here, emailing me at [email protected]
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