In a continued push to increase development on Gaia GPS for Android, version 6.5 boasts a big list of updates. This includes the addition of the NAD-27 datum—a highly requested feature, especially with Emergency Response professionals. You can now toggle between NAD27 and WGS84 directly from the settings menu. Other important updates include: Multi-layered downloads… Read More »
Along with new logo and icon design updates,the gaiagps.com profile page got a makeover. Now, when you login to gaiagps.com you get directed to your profile page instead of the public trips gallery. Streamlined Navigation The new design highlights the Recent Activity and Favorites tabs. To make room, the map display got removed. You can… Read More »
Visible today—a brand new Gaia GPS logo, icon, and splash screen in the app and on gaiagps.com. Update your app from the Google Play store and Apple App Store. Bolder and simpler than its predecessor, and created to embody the spirit of Gaia GPS, the new icon shows a forest green mountain, encompassing a bright stack… Read More »
Alex joined Gaia GPS in April 2016 as a software developer. He works on back-end services and GIS, writing Python code and making maps. After receiving a masters degree in mechatronics in Belgium, Alex and his partner moved to Canada for a life of snowy adventure. While working as a research engineer, Alex became an… Read More »
Kate Dougherty started working with the Gaia GPS team last year, both on stage, and behind the scenes. As of this week, she’s working full-time as the first Gaia GPS Cartographer, or maybe a better title is “Cartographer, GIS Specialist, and Technical Writer.” So far, you may have read Kate’s technical writing on the blog,… Read More »
Gaia GPS for Android needs more eyes, and more device types, testing new releases. Become a beta tester today to help improve the quality of app releases, and set the direction for development. Android—Off to the Races If you use Gaia GPS for Android, you likely noticed a flurry of releases over the last couple… Read More »
As of today, you can use HD maps in Gaia GPS for OpenLandscapeMap, OpenHikingMap, and OpenCycleMap. These sources work great on retina and high resolution devices. The addition of HD maps answers a common request for the ability to increase text-size on higher resolution displays. How to Add HD Maps To add the new maps,… Read More »
HD versions of OpenHikingMap, OpenCycleMap, and OpenLandscapeMap will go live soon in Gaia GPS for iOS and Android. The just released Gaia GPS for Android v6.3 and Gaia GPS for iOS v10.5 (due out this week) include HD map capabilities, but we need to wait to unlock the capability until after the releases. With HD resolution,… Read More »
We have an exciting new map source available free for all Gaia GPS users—the official IGN topo maps for Spain. You can find Spain IGN Topo in Gaia GPS, under the International category, by following these instructions: Add map sources in Gaia for iOS Add map sources in Gaia for Android We want to provide… Read More »
As of April 1, 2016, Trimble Outdoors has cancelled all mobile apps, including the MyTopo hiking app, the Cabelas hunting app, and all other titles. According to their support page, the apps have been removed from the App Store, and users will have some time to keep using the maps and back-end services. We welcome… Read More »
