Added a new Map Rendering Power Saver option to help reduce device heat and improve battery efficiency.

Choose between Normal and Power Saver modes depending on your preference for smoother visuals or longer efficiency.

Path: App Settings > Driving & Modes > Map Rendering

Improved alert accuracy and reduced duplicate alerts for a cleaner, more reliable experience.

Smarter Alert Clustering

Nearby hazards of the same type are grouped into a single alert
Alerts can show counts like “Construction (4 reports)”
Reduces duplicate banners and improves relevance

Improved Voice Alerts

Prevents repeated announcements for the same hazard
Re-announces only when something meaningfully changes

Improved speed limit accuracy and expanded coverage.
Faster loading for extended speed limit data.

Fixed an issue where large regional data packs could cause increased memory usage and lead to crashes in some cases. Improved how data loads to make the app more stable, especially when running in the background.

Fixes a crash that could occur when launching the app with certain connected devices.

This update primarily addresses stability and ensures the app launches reliably for all users.

Also included:

Siri Voice Command Support
Control navigation in Dukes using Siri for a fully hands-free experience.

Use voice commands to:

Start navigation to home, work, or saved places
Search for destinations
Open the app
Cancel routes

What’s New

Voice Audio Improvements
Speed limit improvements

What’s New

Voice Audio Improvements
Improved reliability of voice alerts
Fixed cases where alerts could be cut off early

This update includes a fix for geofences not persisting after the app is closed and reopened.

Fixed an issue where custom radar alert tones could not be imported
Resolved a problem with ALP banner alerts not displaying correctly

Bug Fix: CarPlay Map Tracking

Fixed an issue where the CarPlay map could stop following your location when your iPhone screen was off or the app was not in the foreground. Your position would continue updating, but the map camera would not follow, causing your location to drift off screen.

The map now stays centered on your location on CarPlay regardless of your iPhone’s screen state.

Resolved an issue related to ALP Bluetooth connectivity

General bug fixes and performance improvements.

Radar detector tones have been added to provide clearer and more responsive alert feedback while driving.

A new Backup & Restore feature is now available in App Settings. You can export all app data including settings, GPS lockouts, custom feeds, detector profiles, and geofences to a file and restore it at any time. This helps protect your data from loss due to reinstallations or iOS offloading.

General bug fixes and performance improvements.

Bug fixes and stability improvements.
Added CarPlay Dashboard support so the map now persists in split-screen view for a smoother driving experience.

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

CarPlay Support

• Full CarPlay integration — your map and navigation now display on your vehicle's screen
• Turn-by-turn navigation with maneuver icons and live distance updates
• Destination search directly from the CarPlay interface
• Speed and speed limit display on CarPlay

Navigation Improvements
• Smoother turn-by-turn updates — distance now updates in-place without flickering
• Improved map camera perspective for better highway visibility

Performance & Stability
• Optimized background operation when connected to CarPlay
• Reduced unnecessary view updates for smoother performance
• Improved memory management during long drives
• General stability improvements

Version 2.1.9

• General bug fixes
• Performance improvements
• Stability enhancements

This update focuses on making the app smoother and more reliable during daily use.

Version 2.1.8

• General bug fixes
• Performance improvements
• Stability enhancements

This update focuses on making the app smoother and more reliable during daily use.

New: Standalone Mode

Standalone Mode is designed for users who do not use a radar detector and want to run the app independently.

When your phone is unplugged for 5 minutes, the app automatically enters standby mode to reduce battery usage. During standby it pauses:

• GPS tracking
• Motion sensors (gyroscope)
• Camera map rendering and overlays
• Network polling for data, custom feeds, and reports
• Background refresh tasks

The app remains open but in a near zero battery state.

As soon as your device is plugged back in (car charger, wireless charging, etc.), full functionality instantly resumes including GPS tracking, alerts, and live data feeds.

Unplugged = standby.
Plugged in = fully active.

Improved UI support for Dynamic Type.
Enhanced layout behaviour when users increase text size in iOS settings
Improved spacing and text wrapping for accessibility
Better overall readability across all supported devices
This update ensures a smoother experience for users who use larger accessibility text sizes.

Stability and performance improvements

Improvements & Enhancements

Valentine One Gen2 Improvements

Refinements to V1 Gen2 Bluetooth integration and settings stability.

Improved access to V1-specific options, including Custom Sweeps.

Auto Theme (Sun-Based)

Added automatic light/dark theme switching based on sunrise and sunset.

Supports GPS-based location or a user-selected city.

Low Speed X/K Band Muting

Added speed-based muting for X and K band alerts.

Ka band alerts are never muted for safety.

Performance improvements and minor UI refinements.

This update focuses on performance, efficiency, and long‑term reliability.

• Fixed a critical CPU issue that could cause excessive system load and unexpected app termination
• Significantly reduced battery usage and device heat during extended use
• Improved background reliability for long drives
• Optimized alert processing and location handling for smoother, more consistent performance
• V1G2 Support
No changes to features, permissions, or user-facing functionality

This update focuses on performance and stability. I resolved a critical CPU issue that caused unexpected app closures, significantly reduced battery usage and device heat, and improved background reliability during long drives. Alert processing and location handling have been optimized for smoother, more consistent performance without sacrificing responsiveness.