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OsmAnd 1.01 (web)

· 5 min read
Eugene

Hello, everyone! Welcome to OsmAnd Web Version 1.01!

We're excited to announce the release of OsmAnd Web Version 1.01 — a powerful update that brings new features, enhanced performance, and essential fixes to improve your experience with our web-based map service.

You can explore the latest version directly at OsmAnd Web.

Web Index

What's New in Version 1.01

Here’s a quick rundown of the new features and improvements:

Read on for more details about these features and improvements.

System Language​

OsmAnd Web now adapts to the language settings of your browser. By default, the system will use the language set in your browser preferences:

  • Chrome users: The priority is set through chrome://settings/languages.

If you'd like to manually configure the interface language for OsmAnd Web:

  • Go to Menu panel → Settings (⚙ icon) → General settings language → click Display language automatically detected to select your preferred language from the list.

New Map Context menu​

In this update, we've introduced a new context menu for the map, making it easier to interact with points on the map. To open the menu, simply right-click anywhere on the map. The following actions are available:

  • Where am I – a quick search for your current location on the map.
  • Open weather – opens the Weather menu.
  • Create new route – opens the Plan a route tool with the selected location.
  • Add Favorite – allow you mark and set a point of interest as a favorite for easy access.
  • Directions from – sets the start of navigation from the selected point.
  • Directions to – sets directions to the selected point.
  • Cope coordinates – allows you to copy the coordinates for external use.
  • Add pin – allows you to place a pin to mark a location on the map.
  • Show regions – displays the regions associated with the selected point.

Map Context menu

Explore map menu​

Our Explore Map feature has received a significant upgrade, making it easier to search for places and view points of interest (POIs) with their photos (wikidata source) and description directly on the map.

To get started:

  1. Click the 🔍 Search menu to open a tab that displays popular POI categories and the Explore list of sights.
  2. The data from the list in the Explore section is automatically displayed on the map.
  3. To open the entire list of explore areas, click on Show All in the Explore section.

Explore menu

  1. Using the Filter option next to Explore, you can refine the list by selecting the POI category you are interested in.

Explore menu

POI Context Menu​

Clicking on a POI now brings up an updated context menu that includes:

  • POI Name (Category).
  • Direction and distance to the POI.
  • Detailed description.
  • Access to the Online photo gallery for that POI.

Explore menu

For visual learners, we hasve added an exciting new feature — the POI Photo Gallery. When you select a POI, you wll be able to browse through all available online photos related to that location, giving you a more immersive experience.

Explore menu

More URLs for Easy Access​

We’ve added new URLs for specific sections of the OsmAnd Web service, making it even easier to access different tools and functionalities directly. Below are some of the key URLs:

  • Weather  –  osmand.net/map/weather

  • Account  –  osmand.net/map/account

  • Configure Map  –  osmand.net/map/configure/

  • Tracks  –  osmand.net/map/mydata/tracks

  • Favorites  –  osmand.net/map/mydata/favorites

  • Navigation  –  osmand.net/map/navigate

  • Settings  –  osmand.net/map/settings

  • Plan a Route  -  osmand.net/map/plan

  • For the current Explore page  -  osmand.net/map/search

For example, you can directly access the Favorites page via:
https://osmand.net/map/weather/#9/52.2394/21.0362

Additional Updates and Fixes​

Along with these new features, we've addressed several important issues:

  • Banner for OsmAnd mobile. A new banner provides information about the OsmAnd mobile app, including a direct download link.
  • Precipitation data fix. We corrected the display of precipitation data to ensure accuracy.
  • User Data Lag Fix. Improved performance when handling huge amount of user data, reducing lag.
  • Zooming Fix. Resolved issues related to zooming when enabling favorites or tracks.

Thank you
We hope these updates improve your experience with OsmAnd Web and make it easier to explore, navigate, and manage your maps. Stay tuned for more exciting features in upcoming releases, and thank you for your continued support!

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