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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · 3d

This October Organic Maps update adds speed limit display in Android Auto, GeoJSON import, recording track statistics, shows OSM description tags, saves a bookmark on a track on iOS and more: organicmaps.app/news/2025-10...

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · 14d

New update of Organic Maps for Android! See OSM "description" tag content (type ?description in search to discover it), new mast, communication and power towers icons and better visibility for historical features in outdoors style, various crash and visual fixes. omaps.app/get

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · 16d

Did you already try the latest iOS beta? A link is on our website. Changes compared to the App Store:

- New data from 250920 (sorry for the missed maps in the previous beta!)
- Fix transport options segmented control layout on iPad for iOS 26
- Place Page updates and fixes

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · 19d

New Android beta: cdn.organicmaps.app/apk/2025.09....
• See the content of the OSM "description" tag
• GeoJSON import support. Try importing GeoJSON files and share your feedback with us.
• Place Page for Track recording
• OSM data as of September 20
• Many bug fixes

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · 23d

This second September release brings a redesigned route planning screen and the ability to view OpenStreetMap `description` tag contents for iOS users, and many improvements for both iOS and Android. See organicmaps.app/news/2025-09... for more details and hints.

Monako cycling route, new route planning screen on iOS

Description tag from OSM is displayed now on iOS

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · 26d

Did you know that typing ?wiki in the search box highlights all objects with Wikipedia articles on the map?

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Sep 6

Get it for Android from AppTester appdistribution.firebase.dev/i/f3e918f9ab... or from cdn.organicmaps.app/apk/2025.09....
Get it for iOS from TestFlight testflight.apple.com/join/lrKCl08I

appdistribution.firebase.dev

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Sep 6

iOS:
• NEW! Show OSM descriptions for selected POIs
• NEW! Improved route planning UI

Android:
• New roundabout icons in Android Auto
• Refactored night theme support
• Fixed bug with position update when Navigation is active for custom ROMs (Lineage, MicroG)

appdistribution.firebase.dev

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Sep 6

We are looking forward for your feedback about the new beta:

• OpenStreetMap data as of September 3
• Visible national park borders
• Orange secondary roads when navigation is active
• GPX colors are now properly re-imported

More details in the thread...

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Sep 3

In the September release you can see the public transport route numbers after selecting a bus stop. iOS users can also enjoy redesigned OpenStreetMap contribution buttons ("Add Place" and "Edit Place"). Check detailed release notes on our website: organicmaps.app/news/2025-09...

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Aug 23

- Expanded cuisine categories for search
- Updated translations

organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Aug 23

- Restored the order of predefined bookmark/track colors
- Show power stations and substations on the map
- Show sidewalks in Outdoor map style from zoom level 13
- Converted many map icons from PNG to SVG
- Show ladders and use them in routing
- Clearer roundabout navigation instructions

organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Aug 23

- Bus route numbers when you select a bus stop
- OSM map data as of August 21
- Improve touch area for the pencil icon when editing bookmarks
- Fixed crash when saving some invalid routes
- New layer icons
- Fixed rare crash on startup
- Fixed wrong navigation mode lane ways in some cases

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Aug 22

cdn.organicmaps.app/apk/2025.08....

There are many other changes, including fresh OSM map data as of August 21

New beta for Android with bus route numbers when you select a bus stop

cdn.organicmaps.app

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Aug 9

Huge update! Hiking and cycling routes, bookmark names on the map, track selection, elevation graph, and more in the August release of Organic Maps. Read more here: organicmaps.app/news/2025-08...

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Jul 31

Try Organic Maps beta version with new OSM data, hiking trails from OSM in the Outdoors map style, track elevation graph on Android, new, route planner on iOS and many other fixes!
- iOS testflight.apple.com/join/lrKCl08I
- Android appdistribution.firebase.dev/i/f3e918f9ab...

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Jul 18

iOS beta can be installed from testflight.apple.com/join/lrKCl08I

- New data from July 14
- Added covered bicycle parking, post office partner, ranger station
- Fixed some area drawing styles
- Multiline titles for lists in Bookmarks and Tracks

Redesigned route planning UI is coming soon ;-)

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Jul 18

Please provide feedback about the new beta version of Organic Maps from appdistribution.firebase.dev/i/f3e918f9ab...

- New OSM data as of July 14
- Added new types: covered bicycle parking, post office partner, ranger station
- Fixed some area drawing styles
- Tracks selection and easier editing

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Jul 14

Meet Organic Maps July update with many fixes and improvements, thanks to our contributors ❤️💪! It is already available in the App Store, Obtainium and Accrescent, and will be ready in Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, and FDroid in a few days

Read full changelog: organicmaps.app/news/2025-07...

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Jul 5

New Android beta is available (it installs separately from the main app). iOS beta is in review and should be available soon.

cdn.organicmaps.app/apk/OrganicM...

Please test it and let us know about any issues you discover 🙌

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks to our contributor @strump, OpenStreetMap.org login has been fixed for iOS. Huawei and Fdroid updates are coming too. The APK is available on GitHub Releases/via Obtainium.

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Jun 25

A minor iOS update is available in the App Store, which fixes the non-working Stop track recording button in the menu that offers to save the track to stop recording (and easily edit/delete it).

Note that there is an issue with OSM login when using the account and password. We’re working on a fix.

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thanks to our beloved contributors, the June release features numerous improvements and fixes. You can save planned routes, see the stats for recording track (iOS) and azimuth to the selected place (Android). Many other improvements and fixes are planned!

Details: organicmaps.app/news/2025-06...

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · May 29

We're getting back on track! May release is available in all app stores.
Btw, the referral link to view more details/book some hotels on Kayak has been removed, but maybe you need it back? Please let us know!
More details: organicmaps.app/news/2025-05...

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · Mar 31

With Organic Maps, offline doesn’t mean off-track - just pure freedom to roam, discover, and capture the moment👣

Snapped something unforgettable?
Tag us in your adventure and get featured on our page!

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