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December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
New release highlights:
- Wikipedia articles in Turkish, Japanese, and Chinese
- A setting to turn on/off purple downloaded regions
- OSM data as of November 23, 2025
- Liquid Glass support on iOS

... and more: organicmaps.app/news/2025-11...
November 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Privacy-focused Proton again runs a fundraiser for privacy-focused projects. Vote for Organic Maps! proton.me/blog/lifetim...
Help choose the recipients of Proton’s 2025 Lifetime Fundraiser | Proton
Join Proton’s 2025 Lifetime Fundraiser and help decide which organizations receive grants supporting privacy, free speech, and human rights.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NEW RELEASE:
- Highlighted downloaded regions on the World map
- See and search for nature reserves, national parks, protected areas, Aboriginal lands, danger areas, and lakes on the World map starting at zoom level 8
- Routing supports road closure times
...and more: organicmaps.app/news/2025-11...
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Google is baking Gemini into Maps. Would you switch to the fast, privacy- and battery-friendly Organic Maps? What’s stopping you from switching?

techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/g...
Google Maps bakes in Gemini to improve navigation and hands-free use | TechCrunch
Google is now baking Gemini into Maps to let users ask it questions while driving, improve navigation, and do more with the app.
techcrunch.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Linus Tech Tips experiment of using GrapheneOS youtu.be/gDR6V5OdnYg?...
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Downloaded regions, nature reserves, national parks, protected areas, Aboriginal lands, danger areas, and lakes on the World map, conditional access for routing, new map data, and more in the latest beta! omaps.app/beta
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The article recommends a privacy-friendly solution for common tasks, including Organic Maps. Which app are you using for secure notes and passwords on all platforms (including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, browser)?
www.findarticles.com/5-offline-fi...
October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Want to support Organic Maps development and scaling in a privacy-friendly way? Donate with crypto! And please let us know if you prefer alternative donation methods, check here:
organicmaps.app/donate/#crypto
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
There are rumors that Apple may introduce ads in its maps: www.ghacks.net/2025/10/27/a...

Google Maps had ads for a long time: support.google.com/google-ads/a...

Is it good or bad that businesses have a way to promote themselves on maps?
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Organic Maps October 23 release:

- Fresh OSM data
- New POI types and icons
- OM as default navigation app in the EU on iOS
- Road shields on Android
- Slovenian translations
- ... and more, read details at organicmaps.app/news/2025-10...
October 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
See the full list of changes in the latest beta when installing it from omaps.app/beta

- OM as the default navigation app in EU on iPhones
- Fresh OSM data as of Oct 19
- Slovenian language
- Camp pitches, airport terminals, indoor play areas, telecommunication shops, boat rentals, slipways & more
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Did you know that the current speed and altitude/elevation are displayed when you tap on the blue current location arrow in Organic Maps?
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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...
October 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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
September 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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
September 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
September 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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.
September 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Did you know that typing ?wiki in the search box highlights all objects with Wikipedia articles on the map?
September 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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...
September 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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...
September 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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
August 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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...
August 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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...
July 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM