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Boatspeed 1.17

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New Fullscreen mode The full screen mode has been newly implemented and now works on the latest Android versions. It offers more space for the displays overall. The option for full screen can be found in the settings. To open the menus in full screen mode, you can use the swipe gesture from the left or the "back" button. Tracks on Navigation view While navigating the current track can now be shown at the navigation view. To enable this feature see navigation - settings (5). Distance Picker For the navigation - view we now offer a distance - picker. You may switch it on and off by long - pressing at the map and choose "Toggle Distance Picker". Bugfixes Statute Miles choice now working in speed unit dialog.

Boatspeed 1.16

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Set the Tracking Interval The time intervals at which waypoints are recorded can now be set for the Regatta module and the Cruise module. To do so, press and hold the corresponding field until the selection dialog appears and select the corresponding interval. Please note that particularly small intervals cannot be provided by all systems. Tracking Names Tracking now fetches some waypoint names in the background and stores them as waypoint labels. New Tracking Location Provider In the cruising mode tracking now uses google's fused location provider for more accurate results.

Boatspeed 1.15

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Export Routes to GPX Beside the import of routes from files you may now also export routes to gpx. To do so there is a new menu-entry in the navigation-action dialog.  Bugfixes  - Track export to google drive fixed  

Boatspeed 1.14.5

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  PERMISSIONS We now provide a permissions page where the required permissions to run boatspead are explained. You may check which permissions are granted and follow a link to the android stetting to change the  permissions . BUGFIXES Billing client and library updates Bugfix gpx import Gpx import loading animation Notifications on android 32 and above Tracking display updates frequently

Boatspeed 1.14

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  SHOP Products that improve or expand the app can be purchased in the new shop. Currently there is: the ad-free version, either as an annual subscription or permanently for a one-time payment, and additional maps as annual subscription. We provide: a satellite map, a topographic map and the Hike and Bike Map with hiking and biking trails. The maps also offer a higher resolution than the standard maps. More about the shop  here . SAILING In addition to course and speed, the voice announcement can now also announce the time. The weather report can now be updated every two hours. NAVIGATION: The course to the next waypoint is shown in the overlay. GPX tracks can be imported directly via the menu.

Boatspeed 1.13

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  New Maps We have some new maps with us, including satellite images and a mobile-optimized map. The feature is not final yet, some things can still change. Tracking Stats You may now drag the tracking - stats to a larger size. Thus it's easier to see your track's data.

Boatspeed 1.12.1 With Location Search

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NAVIGATION VIEW For the navigation view boatspeed comes with several enhancements: LOCATION SEARCH You may now search for towns and regions by name, thanks to the  Nominatim search service  by open street map (c). Just enter a word and boatspeed tries to find a location for it. The service only works when you're online. Of cause it's still possible to enter geocoordinates, with it a bunch of new formates are now understood. For example you may simply enter s.th. like 53.1 13.4. If a location is found, the map scrolls to it, but it is no longer added automatically to your route. OTHER ENHANCEMENTS You may now share the position of a marker by long pressing the infowindow. Like before you may still share any position at the map by long pressing on it. SAILING VIEW We have a bugfix for the night mode: All icons should now also be red - at least at most of the newer devices ;-) The wind angel is now provided in 5 degrees steps insead of 10 degrees before. Sailing comes with a new d