iMaps+ v2.1 now uses the Google Maps Vector SDK. The update brings the following great improvements:

New Features

- The map can now be rotated and tilted (two finger swipe up or down).
- Viewed areas are now automatically cached for offline access.
- Detailed location information including official websites, telephone numbers, opening hours, user photos and reviews can be seen for search results.
- Radar Search : Click the radar next to the map mode selector to locate on-screen places of interest. These include restaurants, petrol stations, post offices and more.
- Share locations via Facebook, Twitter, Email, SMS or by copying a link.
- You can now track your heading as well as location. Tap the current location button once to track your location or twice to track both location and heading.
- Swipe horizontally over popovers to move between direction steps and search results.
- Slightly updated directions display.
- A compass now shows in the top left hand corner of the map. It indicates the north direction of the map and can be tapped to reset map rotation. In heading tracking mode, the compass points to the real-world north.

Bug Fixes

- Clicking the current location button will no longer zoom you out to a fixed zoom level.
- Directions can be cleared from a cross in the popover above the final pin (purple balloon).
- The help screen is now accessible from a dedicated button in the navigation/tool bar. Choose to have directions reported in miles from the help screen or main settings app.
- Clicking off of the current location marker to hide the popover does not disengage tracking (a scrolling motion still deactivates tracking).
- The map mode selector is now less fiddly.
- Fix for the compass orientation appearing 90 degrees out when in landscape.
- Fix for the search field appearing distorted in landscape.
- Fix for the map randomly scrolling diagonally.
- Improved performance and reduced network usage.

Changes

Unfortunately, changing to the vector SDK has required the removal of the dedicated public transport layer (train stations, bus stops etc. still appear but the optional layer showing lines between them has been removed). This layer will be re-added as soon as it is possible to do so.

Known Issues

Street View Distortion When Zoomed Fully Out:

Google's images are distorted due to the use of wide angle cameras. Warping the images onto a sphere removes the distortion but severely reduces performance rendering street view unusable. When WebGL support is added to iOS, it will be possible to warp the images without impacting performance but in the meantime, note that the effect is much less noticeable when zoomed in.

Remember to leave a review if you enjoy the update and report any bugs or feature requests to help.imaps@gmail.com

IMPORTANT: If you are having trouble with the latest update, please delete and re-install the application before use. Also close all other apps from multitasking (double tap the home button, press and hold on an icon, click the minus next to each) and restart your device. This should fix any issues you are having. If not, contact help.imaps@gmail.com for emergency assistance.

iMaps+ v2.0 now uses the Google Maps Vector SDK. The update brings the following great improvements:

New Features

- The map can now be rotated and tilted (two finger swipe up or down).
- Viewed areas are now automatically cached for offline access.
- Detailed location information including official websites, telephone numbers, opening hours, user photos and reviews can be seen for search results.
- Radar Search : Click the radar next to the map mode selector to locate on-screen places of interest. These include restaurants, petrol stations, post offices and more.
- Share locations via Facebook, Twitter, Email, SMS or by copying a link.
- Contacts and bookmarks now appear in the suggestions field when requesting directions.
- You can now track your heading as well as location. Tap the current location button once to track your location or twice to track both location and heading.
- Swipe horizontally over popovers to move between direction steps and search results.
- Slightly updated directions display.
- A compass now shows in the top left hand corner of the map. It indicates the north direction of the map and can be tapped to reset map rotation. In heading tracking mode, the compass points to the real-world north.

Bug Fixes

- Clicking the current location button will no longer zoom you out to a fixed zoom level.
- Directions can be cleared from a cross in the popover above the final pin (purple balloon).
- The help screen is now accessible from a dedicated button in the navigation/tool bar. Choose to have directions reported in miles from the help screen or main settings app.
- Clicking off of the current location marker to hide the popover does not disengage tracking (a scrolling motion still deactivates tracking).
- The map mode selector is now less fiddly.
- Fix for the compass orientation appearing 90 degrees out when in landscape.
- Fix for the search field appearing distorted in landscape.
- Fix for the map randomly scrolling diagonally.
- Improved performance and reduced network usage.

Changes

Unfortunately, changing to the vector SDK has required the removal of the dedicated public transport layer (train stations, bus stops etc. still appear but the optional layer showing lines between them has been removed). This layer will be re-added as soon as it is possible to do so.

Known Issues

Street View Distortion When Zoomed Fully Out:

Google's images are distorted due to the use of wide angle cameras. Warping the images onto a sphere removes the distortion but severely reduces performance rendering street view unusable. When WebGL support is added to iOS, it will be possible to warp the images without impacting performance but in the meantime, note that the effect is much less noticeable when zoomed in.

Remember to leave a review if you enjoy the update and report any bugs or feature requests to help.imaps@gmail.com

iMaps+ v1.2 brings many new, user-requested features:

- The current location marker now indicates what direction you are facing.
- Full screen mode for street view.
- Switch to imperial units (miles) from settings or the in-app help screen.
- The help screen can now be accessed from the bottom right of the map.
- Re-styled error messages and alerts.
- Markers in directions mode are now smaller, less disruptive dots.
- The app now defaults to your location (if available) rather than the whole world when launched.
- Fix for clicking street view on a pin not showing the nearest imagery.
- Other bug and crash fixes.

★ Known Issues ★

Street View Distortion When Zoomed Fully Out:

Google's images are distorted due to the use of wide angle cameras. Warping the images onto a sphere removes the distortion but severely reduces performance rendering street view unusable. When WebGL support is added to iOS, it will be possible to warp the images without impacting performance but in the meantime, note that the effect is much less noticeable when zoomed in.

★ Remember to leave a review if you enjoy the update and report any bugs or feature requests to help.imaps@gmail.com ★

iMaps+ v1.1 is here with huge improvements to street view, a new help screen and numerous bug fixes:

- A mini-map is now shown above the street view imagery. Supported roads are highlighted blue and you can drag the yellow pegman to quickly jump to a new location. Click the arrow to hide the overlay.

- Zoom in and out in street view mode.

- Street view can now be accessed from a pin, either by clicking the yellow pegman or by clicking the blue arrow and selecting "Street View". Street view is still accessible by dragging the yellow pegman from the top left hand corner of the screen to the map.

- A new help screen that shows on first launch or when shaking your device.

- iMaps+ is now available for users on iOS 5.

- Bug and crash fixes.

★ Remember to leave a review if you enjoy the update and report any bugs or feature requests to help.imaps@gmail.com ★