Blog Archives - Page 11 of 11

Version 1.2.33 (12-02-23)

New URLs for OpenPisteMap (and better zoom)
Fixed crash when getting directions
Added MyBackup support, so that non-root users can perform backup and restore of MyTrails settings and data (install from the Preferences > About screen)
Fixes for reported issues

Version 1.2.32 (12-02-16)

Better filename validation for saved tracks
USGS was sometimes not added
Added Frogsparks account, which allows you to use map subscriptions on all your devices (you need to log in from each device)
Added look for > coordinates to jump to a coordinate
Added support for GB National and US Military grid coordinates
When displaying coordinates and the map is not centered on the current location, a reticule is drawn matching the coordinate display

Version 1.2.31 (12-02-12)

Ordnance Survey 25k and 50k map for GB! This is a premium map that requires a specific in-app purchase (Pro not required)
MyTopo (US/CA) is no longer available, and is replaced with USGS (US only)
More new maps: Cassini (FR, historical) and Sigpac (ES)
Flexible WMS support: thousands of supported map providers
Test version of IGN top25 and top50 map for France. Also a premium map, not yet available for purchase
Fixes for reported issues

Version 1.2.30 (12-02-03)

Fixes for reported issues

Version 1.2.29 (12-01-30)

Enabled 2-step overzoom (previously only 1-step)
Start an offline map download by long-pressing the main map to select one edge of the area and drag to the opposite edge
The scale is updated when the latitude changes (since it’s latitude-dependant) and is not displayed at all when zooming out
Major performance improvements (especially on tablets): improved tile loading speed, memory management and caching (the cache will be reset on first run)
Added Portuguese translation (thanks Jose!)

Version 1.2.28 (12-01-16)

Improved tile loading speed (by as much as x6 on some configurations)
Much improved UI to select the area for offline download (including ability to enter coordinates in DMS or UTM format)
Added update checking for non-Market users
Added option to display the GPS coordinates on the map (Pro only)
Fixes for reported issues

Version 1.2.27 (12-01-05)

GPSies: fixed the public flag being inverted
Fixed Google Terrain maps and added auto-detection
Fixed an issue with getting directions in some countries
Started using BugSense
Updated French translation

Version 1.2.26 (11-12-13)

Deferred network usage: uploading a track to an online community and normalizing a track’s altitude can be queued and executed later
Added an option to not upload automatically detected pauses to GPSies (to reduce clutter)
Added a visual timer for sticky GPS
Improved the offline tile download process to better handle slow tile providers
Detect incorrectly set saved tracks location
Fixes for layout issues on HD screens and xhdpi densities
Added an option to keep the screen on full brightness

Version 1.2.25 (11-11-30)

When switching maps by swiping, the map name is briefly displayed
Fixed crashes on quit that were introduced in the last version
Improved the layout of the large buttons

Version 1.2.24 (11-11-23)

Added the ability to create waypoints with default values (will use the same values as previously created waypoints for track and color)
Improved quitting the application: double-tap back to shut down the tracker
Added a preference to quadruple the size of the zoom buttons, for bikers

Version 1.2.23 (11-11-10)

Improved offline map downloader to support a daily limit for providers that send placeholder tiles in cases of abuse
Fixed an issue where offline downloads would stop and need to be restarted in cases of errors with multi-layer maps
Fixes for reported issues

Version 1.2.21 (11-10-21) and 1.2.22 (11-10-24)

Multi-layer maps: Google, Yahoo and Eniro hybrid maps are now supported
Added a new OSM-based (3-layer hybrid!) map: WanderReitKarte
Tweaks for Ice Cream Sandwich
Added Lonvia.de maps (2 layers)
Fixes for reported issues

Version 1.2.20 (11-10-18)

Added new map source for the UK: OS Opendata. This is a premium map, for which a subscription is required. Not OS 25k and 50k yet…
Added progress bar to file uploads (My Trails, GPSies, Dropbox)

Version 1.2.19 (11-10-14)

German translation updated (thanks Ansgar!)
Fixed Yahoo maps, but Yahoo hybrid now use layers, so they no longer work (until MyTrails supports layers)
Fixes for reported issues

Version 1.2.18 (11-09-22)

Optimized drawing: zooming and panning should be even smoother now
Fixed normalizing altitude of tracks that didn’t have altitude data

Version 1.2.17 (11-09-15)

Added altitude normalization (Pro) in the track manager (for saved tracks): uses an online service to correct altitude for GPS tracks
Improved offline map generation: the map can now be used even before the download is complete, and a new download session can be added to an existing offline map
Improved pinch-zooming
Improved GPX saving and loading: MyTrails-specific data (waypoint color, etc.) is retained

Version 1.2.16 (11-09-09)

First Honeycomb-optimized version (not all dialogs are optimized yet)
Version info is no longer shown on each startup
Fixed an issue introduced in .15 where exported GPX were incorrect if they included waypoints

Version 1.2.15 (11-09-07)

Google Earth maps should now automatically use the latest data
Removed Cyklolatlas maps, as they are now protected by a dynamic authorization scheme
Added look for > waypoint to easily center a waypoint
Added option in waypoint context menu to download offline map around the waypoint
Removed offline help file for a lighter install (online help is still available)
Fixes for Honeycomb tablets: better memory allocation, fixed issue with tracks sometimes not displayed

Versions 1.2.9 to 1.2.14 (11-08-11 to 11-08-24)

Pause detection: stops recording the track when the device is stationary, until it leaves the area
MyTrails now reports the time spent recording the track (excludes time when GPS is off) and pause time (tap the scale to display)
Removed OS maps (UK) following a request by the rights holders
Added preference shortcut to minimize power drain
Moved zoom indication to zoom buttons and changed zoom icons
Added preference to prevent MyTrails from keeping the screen on
Fixed importing GPX from attachments
Reworked map manager so that future map updates are less intrusive (only updated maps are changed)
Fixed Yandex and docelu.pl maps
Fixes for reported issues

Version 1.2.8 (11-07-25)

Added option to disable compass after a few seconds when not using compass orientation (useful for long trips with screen on)
HUD is refreshed when coming to a stop
Added option to draw a line to the next waypoint (must be manually selected)
Added higher-visibility mode (replaces larger scale option)
Upgraded issue reporting system to ACRA 4
Track uploads to MyTrails.com.au are now gzipped to save bandwidth
Improved offline downloader to be more error-tolerant (and keep the screen on to speed download)
Fixed touch-related crashes on Honeycomb
Fixes for reported issues

Versions 1.2.6 and 1.2.7 (11-07-05)

Dropbox upload and download of tracks
Fixed MyTopo in such a way that upcoming changes on the MyTopo server will be detected automatically
Added an option for higher friction when the map is flung, consistent with Google Maps
Compass now works even when the phone is not horizontal
The HUD is no longer pixelated on small screens (320×240)
Fixed offline download feedback and notifications
Added Dutch (thanks Maurits!)
Fixes for reported issues

Versions 1.2.5 (11-06-14)

Fixes for reported issues

Versions 1.2.4 (11-06-09)

Track sharing communities: added GPSies
Moved contact lookup into a separate application so that MyTrails no longer relies on READ_CONTACTS permission
Fixed offline map generator downloading too many tiles
Added preferences to reduce the memory usage of tracks for long trips
Added ability to select how saved tracks are named
Added map provider: OpenHikingMap
Improved several screens in landscape
Fixed proximity notifications for very slow speeds (walking)
Fixes for reported issues

Versions 1.2.3 (11-05-26)

Track sharing communities: upload to, search and download tracks from MyTrails.com.au (more to come)
Fixed GPS tracking not starting in certain cases
Added ability to open GPX attachments in emails and GPX files from file browsers
Clarified pause/continue recording and added a dedicated Start new recording option
Fixed Yandex Map and Satellite, Google Satellite
Fixes for reported issues

Versions 1.2.2 (11-05-16)

Fix for scale display on small screens
Fixed saved GPX when waypoint names or descriptions include invalid XML
Fixed waypoints appearing after the corresponding track is deleted
Many FC fixes, sorry for the trouble

Versions 1.2 and 1.2.1 (11-05-11)

Waypoints: add, edit, read from GPX, write to GPX; Waypoints can belong to a track or not, and they be of different colors
Directions: create a track providing directions between two locations
Proximity warnings: vibrate, ring and/or speak the name of the upcoming waypoint (Pro only)
Improved memory management
Changed sticky GPS delay to 15s rather than 5s
If the screen is dimmed, MyTrails ignores the first tap
Reorganized main menu to better separate current recording from other tracks
When traveling at speed > 10km/h, the GPS dot is replaced with an arrow indicating direction of travel
Option to use GPS direction of travel for orientation instead of compass
Magnetic declination correction

Versions 1.1.4 (11-04-15)

Search no longer crashes on pre-FroYo devices

Versions 1.1.3 (11-04-13)

Fixes for reported issues

Versions 1.1.2 (11-04-08)

Search improvements: works on all devices, added ability to search for contacts, added search history
Edit name and description of loaded tracks
Offline map creation: better feedback during download
Fixes for reported issues

Versions 1.1.0 and 1.1.1 (11-03-30)

Map manager
- faster and more robust
- added ability to reorder maps and hide maps from the map selection dialog
- added many more maps (including Google maps)
Offline map creation in the Map Manager (limited to 100 tiles in the Free version)
HUD and permanent legend (Pro only)
Three-finger swipe to switch map and display HUD
Option to return to GPS after a few seconds following a drag
Option to not display track duration
Option to display tracks with a wider highlight
Extended track info in Track Manager
Option to change the storage location for tracks and offline maps
Fixed Cyklolatlas, DoCeLu, MyTopo
Added the ability to provide a Referer header for online maps

Version 1.0.2 (11-03-15)

Added Hungarian (thanks Péter)
Fixed reported issues

Version 1.0.1 (11-02-22)

Added multi-touch gestures to Eclair (Android 2.1)
Fixed reported issues

Version 1.0.0 (11-02-15)

Track manager (thank you Joachim for your dedication to helping me fine-tune this feature)
- import and organize loaded GPX tracks
- display multiple tracks simultaneously
- background track loading
- select color for each track
- zoom to all tracks
- show tracks around current location
Moved track caches to the standard Android cache location
More readable legend
New option for a larger scale display
Improved file picker for landscape mode
Improved icons
Fixed an issue where the tracker might start recording even if MyTrails was not set to record the track, if restarted automatically by Android
Fixed pinch-zooming with Yandex maps
Added German (thanks Stefan) and Spanish (thanks Lázaro) translations

Version 0.9.8 (11-02-07)

Fixed an issue with pinch zooming if the map is also tapped at the same time
Fixes for reported issues

Version 0.9.7 (11-02-04)

Added a Quit menu for users unused to Android’s ways
Added support for GPX routes in addition to tracks
Improvements in the way the state of the GPS is reported and used by MyTrails, in particular a warning is displayed at launch if the GPS is disabled
Fixed blank or black tiles in overzoom with some providers

Version 0.9.6 (11-01-20)

Double-tap and pinch zooming improvements
Added new track colorization: slope
Enhanced the colorization parameters and made the track stand out more
Reduced tile edge artifacts when using overzoom and Show entire track when the track is empty (thanks Axesider)
Added several translations: Chinese traditional (Scribe), Czech (Radek), French (Thierry), Macedonian (Hristijan), Polish (Axesider). Thank you all very much!
Fixes for reported issues

Version 0.9.5 (11-01-11)

Fixes for threading issues

Version 0.9.4 (11-01-10)

Easier way to change track colorization (in Track menu) and select a map (thanks Chris)
Colorization legend (in Track menu)
Added filtering to the rate of ascent and speed track colorizations
The notification is only shown when MyTrails is tracking
First translation: Finnish (thanks Patrik)
Fixes for reported issues

Version 0.9.3 (10-12-21)

Fixed scrambled display on screen rotate
Updated ACRA to 3.1RC1
Fixes for reported issues

Version 0.9.2 (10-12-16)

Fixed jumping to Antarctica following pinch-zooming if a finger was lifted first
Fixes for reported issues

Version 0.9.1 (10-12-13)

Fixes for reported issues

Version 0.9 (10-12-09)

The track can be colorized to indicate speed, rate of ascent, GPS accuracy, altitude
Added the ability to load GPX tracks and to stop tracking (thanks Joachim)
Smoother zooming
Reorganized preferences, updated main menu
Improved GPX saving to include altitude and accuracy

Version 0.8.9 (10-12-02)

Added option to display the current zoom level
Fixed compass needle when following compass (thanks again scribetw)
Fixed AQM loading (slightly different format, thanks Michael)
Fixed reported issues

Version 0.8.8 (10-12-01)

Pinch to zoom and zoom animations (Android 2.2 and later)
Faster startup thanks to a reorganized tile cache
Fixes for reported issues

Version 0.8.6 (10-11-25)

Added error reporting and log collection for improved issue tracking. Big thanks to the following amazing projects:
- ACRA
- android-log-collector
Tiles are now loaded in a more logical order
When zooming in or out, while the new tiles load, the already loaded tiles from adjacent levels are used
The map can now be zoomed one step past the maximum zoom level (overzoom)
Added OPNV map provider, reset the Map Manager to use it (thanks Michael)
Added support for non-square MGM packs (thanks scribetw)

Version 0.8.5 (10-11-18)

Local maps (MGM, AQM) can be configured with a fallback, which will be used to load tiles that are not available locally. Usually, the fallback will be an online map
Fixed an issue with local maps where tiles would be loaded from the wrong pack if multiple packs were available (big thank you to Trevor Marshall)
Fixed a few other issues that were reported

Version 0.8.1-0.8.3 (10-11-10)

fixed FC issues with the 0.8 release

Version 0.8 (10-11-08)

many more map providers (Yandex, MyTopo/USGS, OutdoorActive, Nokia, etc.)
ability to test online maps within the Map Manager
fixed FC when scrolling across the dateline
kinetic scrolling now works while using the compass
many under-the-hood changes

Version 0.7 (10-10-13)

Initial version