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13 Sept, 18:43
Development and debugging of one of the upcoming features (Public Transport)
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4 Sept, 06:34
Organic Maps News & Updates
31 Aug, 20:57
Organic Maps News & Updates
31 Aug, 20:57edited
• The corresponding point is now shown on the map while you drag across the elevation profile in a walking or cycling route preview (Kiryl Kaveryn) • Fixed compass issues that could cause the current-position arrow to point in the wrong direction or freeze (Alexander Borsuk) • Fixed a crash when an OpenStreetMap upload finished in the background (Alexander Borsuk)Android• NEW: Added multi-selection mode to the Bookmarks and Tracks list. Enter it by long-pressing an item or using the toolbar, then change the color, move, or delete any combination of bookmarks and tracks (Mikhail Listratsenka) • NEW: Individual tracks can now be hidden from the map using the eye icon in the list or on the track details screen (cyber-toad) • Android Auto and Android Automotive: fixed U-turn lane arrows (Andrei Shkrob, Viktor Govako) • Android Auto and Android Automotive: fixed day/night mode switchingOrganic Maps News & Updates
31 Aug, 20:57
Multi-selection for bookmarks and tracks, a CarPlay dashboard, hiding tracks on the map, and readable share links in the August 2026 updateGet the August 2026 Organic Maps release at https://get.omaps.org or on the App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, Obtainium (Accrescent and F-Droid are coming soon too).Why update? • Delete, move, and change the color of multiple bookmarks and tracks at once • CarPlay dashboard • Hiding individual tracks on the map • Readable share links for places, bookmarks, and current position • Voice guidance in Armenian and Lao • Wikipedia articles in 19 languages …and many other improvements, bug fixes, and updated map data below.Also, don't forget to check the previous release notes for June and the July update.Full ChangelogMap & places• Updated OpenStreetMap data as of August 26, 2026 (Viktor Govako)Organic Maps News & Updates
11 Aug, 13:10
We recently received this email. If you are interested, or know relevant people, reply to the author directly:Dear Organic Maps Team,I am currently writing my master’s thesis at TU Berlin, building on previous laboratory and field studies conducted by our department on “spatial deskilling”—the potential decline in spatial orientation skills associated with the use of navigation systems.As a possible way of counteracting this effect, these studies examined landmark-based navigation instructions. Such instructions incorporate salient features of the environment, such as shops or churches, as visual points of reference and may thereby support the acquisition of spatial knowledge.My qualitative follow-up study now focuses on practical implementation: How could this approach be integrated into existing navigation products? What challenges, opportunities, and potential use cases doOrganic Maps News & Updates
6 Aug, 12:31
Is anyone on Crete 🇬🇷 in the upcoming week and want to meet with one of Organic Maps maintainers or test drive/improve Organic Maps? DM @biodranik
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2 Aug, 06:55
Organic Maps News & Updates
2 Aug, 06:55
Bugfixes and improvements for public transport, routing, search, and bookmarks in the July 2026 updateAs you may have already noticed, the July Organic Maps update is out. Get it at https://get.omaps.org or on the App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, Obtainium, Accrescent, and F-Droid.Thanks to your donations and feedback, in July we focused on bugfixes and improvements. In case you missed it, the following features from the previous June release are also available: • Public transport routes (live schedules are in development) • Satellite imagery • Alternate routes for driving, hiking, and cycling • New search and route planning interface for Android • Support for large accessibility fonts on iOSDetailed changelogMap & places • OpenStreetMap data updated as of July 14 • Notes reported to OpenStreetMap are now placed on the exact spot you selected, instead of in the middleOrganic Maps News & Updates
12 Jul, 13:22edited
New beta versions with improvements, bugfixes and fresh OSM map data are available. Get them at https://beta.omaps.org • TestFlight for iOS • AppTester for Android • Direct apk download http://cdn-beta.organicmaps.app/apk/2026.07.10-73-Google-beta.apkOrganic Maps News & Updates
4 Jul, 14:51
Organic Maps News & Updates
4 Jul, 14:51
• Fixed unexpected map style switching during routing on macOS (Alexander Borsuk) • Fixed a crash when closing the macOS app after exporting a KMZ file (Alexander Borsuk)Translations• Cantonese turn-by-turn voice guidance (Alexander Borsuk) • Updated German and French translations (Wuzzy, Alexander Borsuk) • Fixed incorrect "onto street" voice guidance translations for Chinese, Serbian, and Catalan (Alexander Borsuk)Join beta testing to try early features and report issues:• iOS • Android • Flathub/FlatpakWe are grateful to all our users and contributors, to those who donate and give Organic Maps 5 stars in app stores. Together we can build the best maps app!With love, Organic Maps TeamOrganic Maps News & Updates
4 Jul, 14:51
Satellite imagery, public transport routes, alternate routes, new search and route planning interface for Android, large accessibility fonts support for iOS, and more in the June 2026 updateThere are many new exciting features and bugfixes in the June Organic Maps update to try out, including: • Satellite imagery • Public transport routes • Alternate routes • New search and route planning interface for Android • Large accessibility fonts support for iOSGet it at https://get.omaps.org or on the App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, Obtainium, Accrescent, and F-Droid and let us know what you think!Detailed changelog• NEW! Public transport routing by subway, light rail, bus, and tram (Viktor Govako) • NEW! Alternate routes: in addition to the fastest route, the app now shows the shortest route (Viktor Govako) • NEW! Walking and cycling route warnings about steps, gates, andOrganic Maps News & Updates
15 Jun, 20:45
Organic Maps News & Updates
15 Jun, 20:45
Organic Maps Beta 2026.06.15: satellite imagery, public transport routing, new search and moreGet the latest Organic Maps beta at https://beta.omaps.org/ or download APK:• OSM map data as of June 12 • NEW! Optional satellite imagery (Find "Map tiles" in the OM settings) • NEW! Public Transport routing with subway, light rail, BUS and TRAM • NEW! The shortest route as an alternative to the fastest route • NEW! Steps, gate, lift-gate route warnings on the map • NEW! Area objects hatching and filling with symbols (including forests) • NEW! Tracks/Routes multiselect • NEW! Custom download server by typing ?map-download-server:http://your-server.com in the search • NEW! iOS: Large fonts accessibility • NEW! Android: Redesigned Search UI/UX • NEW! Android: Detailed instructions for PT routing… and many more improvements and bug fixes!Want more cool features and less bugs? Donate toOrganic Maps News & Updates
7 Jun, 15:11
Please check these features in Organic Maps beta version and let us know about any issues:• OSM map data as of June 3 • NEW! Alternative route - the shortest, in addition to the fastest • NEW! Steps, gate, lift gate route warnings • NEW! Tracks/Routes multiselect • Custom download server via special search command (?map-download-server:https://custom.server/ , reset with ?no-map-download-server) • Updated German and Cantonese translations • Navigation and Rendering CPU/Battery optimizations • TTS Cantonese translations (need to install TTS engine that supports Cantonese first: https://organicmaps.app/faq/voice/text-to-speech-tts-and-voice-directions-on-android/ , Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content > Voices > Chinese > Sin-Ji > tap on sin-ji for iOS) • Multi-stop route deeplinks API like this one: om://v2/nav?destination=52.5163,13.3777&destination_name=Warehouse%20Berlin%20(Retu
Organic Maps News & Updates
1 Jun, 16:45
Organic Maps News & Updates
1 Jun, 16:45
Per-locale CJK glyphs on Android, track customization (Android color picker, iOS description editing), and new theme-park attractions in the next Organic Maps updateMeet another Organic Maps May update with fixes and improvements (more details below). Organic Maps team is grateful to everyone who supports the project, donates, spreads the word, writes good reviews and contributes. More new features to come, including improved public transport, stay tuned!Get the update at https://get.omaps.org or on the App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, Obtainium, Accrescent, and F-Droid.All platforms• OSM map data as of May 27, 2026 (Viktor Govako) • Added icons for boules, cycling, and motorsport places (Viktor Govako) • Added ceremonial gates, water slides, theme parks, and roller coasters (David Martinez) • Fixed Australia and New Zealand road shields (Viktor Govako) • ImprovedOrganic Maps News & Updates
14 May, 16:19
Organic Maps News & Updates
14 May, 16:18
• Place page no longer dismisses when the elevation chart scrub ends, no longer bounces unexpectedly, and keeps the title visible when editing with the keyboard up (Kiryl Kaveryn) • Fixed elevation chart and circular progress colour issues when the system appearance changes (Kiryl Kaveryn) • Fixed crashes when deleting a track or bookmark that no longer exists (Kiryl Kaveryn)Android• NEW! Persistent altitude dashboard and refined route elevation profile, with proper RTL layout (Eric Jau, Mikhail Listratsenka) • Saved route state is now preserved across device rotation (Mikhail Listratsenka) • Single, unified route reference line in the place page (Mikhail Listratsenka) • Larger corner radius for bottom sheets, buttons, and drawables for a more consistent look (Mikhail Listratsenka) • Fixed layout glitches around the system bars and navigation bar (Mikhail Listratsenka) • Improved
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