Development Version 1.41.02 - Import/Export Favorites (June 1st, 2008)

A new development version of MGMaps is out, with the following changes:

  • You can now export favorites to a KML file in the filesystem or import them from a previously saved list. In order to do this, open Menu->Favorites and select Export KML or Import KML in the menu. Tip: you can import placemarks from any KML file into the favorites list using the Import KML feature.
  • Added support for OpenStreetMap Cycle Map, you can enable it in Settings/Map Types.
  • "Cancel" now closes the menu completely, instead of going back to the parent menu. You can navigate through the menus using the arrow keys, up/down - scroll menu, right - open submenu, left - go back to parent menu.
  • The "Startup" favorite is no longer shown in the favorites list.
  • Fixed problem with odd/even zoom levels.
  • Map versions were updated to point to the latest maps/imagery.
  • Other minor problems were fixed.

Download the new version from the Download page, select "Development Version" and your desired platform.

Minor update - MGMaps v1.39.15 (May 30th, 2008)

A new version of MGMaps (stable) is released, it fixes support for Live Maps Brasil and Yahoo Maps India and includes some other minor updates. If you want to try out new features in MGMaps, get the development version instead.

Google Maps v2.1.0 for Blackberry uninstalls Mobile GMaps! (May 24th, 2008)

It's not a typo. Latest Google Maps Mobile uninstalls MGMaps on Blackberry!

I received several reports in the past few days from mgmaps users complaining that their application gets uninstalled, usually when the phone is rebooted. One of these users found the cause: Google maps checks for old versions, and while doing that it uninstalls all applications that contain "gmaps" in their names. This solution was suggested: To stop google maps from nuking MGMaps, go into the permissions for google maps and set "Module Management" to "Deny".

See this forum thread for more information and discussion.

v1.41.01 (dev. version) - Customizable Keys (May 10th, 2008)

A new development version is out, with the following changes:

  • The keys for the following actions are now customizable: move map (up/down/left/right), zoom (in/out), switch map type, show/hide menu. In order to configure the keys, go to Settings/Keyboard/Configure Keys and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Support for Live Maps Brasil was fixed.
  • Two new map types: Flof (flof.com.ar, maps for Argentina) Naqsha (naqsha.net, maps for Pakistan).
  • Other small problems were fixed.

Get the new version here.

New development version - v1.41 (April 29th, 2008)

This version includes a partial redesign of the settings menu. The settings were re-grouped into a hierarchy of submenus, which you can quickly access by pressing the keys corresponding to the menu option numbers (for example, press Menu-7-2-1 for Settings/Maps/Map types).

MGMaps v1.41 also includes some other changes and new features:

  • Panning speed control (Settings/Maps/Panning) — allows you to configure the speed/acceleration for the map movement.
  • Double size mode (Settings/Display/Double size) — a "pixel doubling" effect useful if your screen resolution is high and the map appears too small. Note that this feature causes intensive use of the phone processor and the application may seem less responsive.
  • Zoom levels control (Settings/Maps/Zoom levels) allows zooming 2 levels at a time in order to zoom in quickly to street detail, and to reduce the bandwidth used.
  • Optionally show the speed in knots (Settings/Display/Units).
  • More font type options (Settings/Display/Font).

Download the new development version here.

View these maps in Google Earth! (April 23rd, 2008)

I have set up a KML file that allows you to view in Google Earth maps from Yahoo, MSN (Windows Live) and other sources. This is useful especially for areas where Google maps is not available, like Eastern Europe. In order to access the KML file or to get more information, visit www.mgmaps.com/kml.

Cristian Streng

gMapMaker update (v0.7.1) (April 8th, 2008)

A new beta version of gMapMaker is out, it now supports downloading maps from MSN, Yahoo and OpenStreetMap. Get it from http://www.mgmaps.com/cache/

MGMaps v1.39.14 and Motorola iDEN version (March 30th, 2008)

A new bug-fix version (MGMaps v1.39.14) is available. Problems fixed by this release:

  • Fixed GPS support on Nokia Series 40 and other phones.
  • Fixed full-screen mode on Motorola A1200.
  • Fixed some problems on Blackberry phones.
  • Other minor changes.

In addition, a first (beta) version of MGMaps is available for Motorola i880 and other iDEN (Nextel) phones. You can download it from the WAP page. For Motorola i930 use the generic version.

Development version 1.40 (March 18th, 2008)

Since last week, you can download the latest improvements to the MGMaps code as a "development" version. This version is available only for some platforms and may have serious bugs... but if you wish to help with development and testing please upgrade and comment on the forum.

Here is a list of changes since v1.39:

You can get the development version from the usual location (download page, WAP site).

MGMaps v1.39.13 (March 9th, 2008)

A new minor update is available, with the following changes:

  • Added Brasil to the list of "home" countries in Search.
  • Changes were made to the Bluetooth code to improve connectivity with some GPS receivers.
  • Map versions were updated to show the latest maps and satellite imagery.
  • SMS features (receive location by SMS, auto-start when receiving SMS) are now disabled by default when the application is first installed on the phone to avoid two of the confirmation screens.
  • Other minor bug fixes.

Download the new version here.

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