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  1. vVARYAndroid
    Topo maps have arrived on your watch! You can also follow your route line without fishing out your phone. Start things off by tapping Follow route in the mobile app, then let your wrist take it from there. A small boost that makes getting moving feel a whole lot easier.
  2. v5.5.7iOS
    We’ve given your OS Maps app a fresh new look with a redesigned map selector, added a new Outdoors Map for Ireland, two new US Maps from the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service and made it easier to find the right route for your next adventure. Plus, we’ve squashed bugs and made things better behind the scenes. Update now and get exploring!
  3. v5.5.6iOS
    Your private profile has arrived. It brings your reviews, shared routes and favourite photos together in one place that’s just for you. You can add a profile photo too, so it feels a bit more like home without sharing anything you don’t want to.
    
    We’ve also added a gradient value to the elevation chart. You can now scrub along the chart to see the elevation at any point on your route, making it easier to understand where the ups, downs and leg‑burners live.
    
    Distance from start to waypoints is now included as well, giving you clearer context as you move through a route.
    
    The minimum supported version is now iOS 16.
  4. v5.5.5iOS
    This release introduces a fix to address an issue with loading of routes.
  5. v5.5.4iOS
    Maps on your wrist? Yes, please! You can now view our standard map on your watch and keep an eye on your activity recording while you’re out and about.
    We’re adding Points of Interest – starting with Transport and Accommodation categories to help you find what you need, right on the map.
    
    On the Routes tab, sharing just got smarter. Share your filtered view with others and filter by your saved routes for a more personalised experience.
    The Home tab gets a fresh new look with updated design and layout for a smoother experience.
    
    Creating routes is now even easier with an auto-download toggle, and when you bookmark, we’ll remind you to download so you’re always ready to go offline.
    Heads up: This will be our last release for iOS versions below 16. From the next update, iOS 16 will be the minimum requirement.
  6. v5.5.3iOS
    Introducing Retrace
    Ever wished you could just tap and head back the way you came? Now you can! Our brand-new ‘Retrace’ tool lets you plot your return journey along the same route, perfect for out-and-back adventures.
    
    Find Routes, Your Way
    The Find Routes tab just got a makeover. Enjoy quick filters for speedy searching, a handy bottom sheet that shows routes right on the map, and new sorting options - by most popular, nearest to you, distance, or elevation. Finding your next route has never been easier (or more fun).
    
    Dropped Pins, Less Clutter
    We’ve tidied up the dropped pins menu so you can see more of the map and less of the menu. More view, less fuss.
    
    Share Your Search
    Found the perfect set of routes? You can now share a filtered route search view with friends, so everyone’s on the same page (and path).
    
    Update now and see how much easier it is to plan, explore, and share your next adventure!
  7. v5.5.2iOS
    What’s New?
    
    * Find Routes Faster: We’ve made it even easier to discover your next adventure. The route-finding experience is now simpler and more intuitive, so you can spend less time searching and more time exploring.
    * Speedier Map Downloads: Maps now download and load faster than ever. No more waiting around—just tap, download, and go.
    
    * Little Tweaks, Big Difference: We’ve polished a few things behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly.
    
    Update now and see how quickly you can get from “Where to?” to “Let’s go!”
  8. v5.5.1iOS
    What’s New?
    
    * Find Routes Faster: We’ve made it even easier to discover your next adventure. The route-finding experience is now simpler and more intuitive, so you can spend less time searching and more time exploring.
    * Speedier Map Downloads: Maps now download and load faster than ever. No more waiting around—just tap, download, and go.
    
    * Little Tweaks, Big Difference: We’ve polished a few things behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly.
    
    Update now and see how quickly you can get from “Where to?” to “Let’s go!”
  9. v5.5.0iOS
    What’s New?
    
    * Find Routes Faster: We’ve made it even easier to discover your next adventure. The route-finding experience is now simpler and more intuitive, so you can spend less time searching and more time exploring.
    * Speedier Map Downloads: Maps now download and load faster than ever. No more waiting around—just tap, download, and go.
    
    * Little Tweaks, Big Difference: We’ve polished a few things behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly.
    
    Update now and see how quickly you can get from “Where to?” to “Let’s go!”
  10. v5.4.8iOS
    Just a little tune-up
    We’ve made a few behind-the-scenes fixes to keep OS Maps running smoothly on your iPhone or iPad. No big changes—just a bit of polish to keep your adventures glitch-free.
    
    Update now and carry on exploring.
  11. v5.4.7iOS
    Big update alert! OS Maps is back on smartwatches - record your adventures phone-free and sync later. On mobile, toggle crosshairs for pinpoint precision, enjoy fresh route and activity colours, spot partner logos on routes, and get smarter defaults based on your onboarding answers. Let’s go explore!
  12. v5.4.6iOS
    Hey there, outsiders!
    With this latest update to our app, we've introduced a few questions to better understand the types of activities you enjoy, why you downloaded the app, and your experience level. This will help us tailor the app to your preferences and make your adventures even more fun!
  13. v5.4.5iOS
    Hey there, outsiders!
    With this latest update to our app, we've introduced a few questions to better understand the types of activities you enjoy, why you downloaded the app, and your experience level. This will help us tailor the app to your preferences and make your adventures even more fun!
  14. v5.4.4iOS
    With this release, you can now see obstacles and hazards on the map - things like fallen trees, blocked paths, or surprise mud baths – reported and shared by the OS Maps community. You’ll also see how many people have confirmed each one, so you know it’s legit.
    
    Toggle them on or off in the map layers. Want to report something? Tap the yellow speech bubble on your location, or drop a pin and select ‘Report obstacle or hazard’.
  15. v5.4.3iOS
    With this release, you can now see obstacles and hazards on the map - things like fallen trees, blocked paths, or surprise mud baths – reported and shared by the OS Maps community. You’ll also see how many people have confirmed each one, so you know it’s legit.
    
    Toggle them on or off in the map layers. Want to report something? Tap the yellow speech bubble on your location, or drop a pin and select ‘Report obstacle or hazard’.
  16. v5.4.2iOS
    This latest release includes multiple improvements:
    
    * We’ve made it easier to use and find routes on the Routes tab
    * To improve the security of your account, we’re asking users to verify their email address
    * Premium users can now export recorded activities as a GPX
    * Locate Me is now accessible from the three dots menu item when creating, recording, and following a route so that you can always check you precise information location easily
  17. v5.4.1iOS
    In this release, we’ve made improvements to map loading speeds and you can now watch a 3D fly-through of your route in portrait or landscape mode before heading out to follow it.
  18. v5.4.0iOS
    In this release you can now save a dropped pin to your ‘Saved’ area so that you can use it later. You can choose to save your favourite pub, point of interest, or some where new you’d like to explore. You can then add a saved pin to a route, and share with friends.
    To save a pin, drop a pin or search for a location then tap ‘Save pin'. You can turn pins on or off by going to the map layers (3 squares icon), and see a list view under ‘Pins’ on the Saved tab.
  19. v5.3.4iOS
    In this latest release you can now use OS Maps in landscape mode to create and find routes.
  20. v5.3.3iOS
    This release contains small bug fixes.
  21. v5.3.2iOS
    In this release, we’ve made it easier to discover routes from your favourite OS Maps partners like Sustrans and Country Walking Magazine.
    Just head to the Routes tab, tap Filter, go to Select Partners and select your favourite partners to find routes you’ll love and trust.
  22. v5.3.1iOS
    In this release, OS Maps premium subscribers can now view and plot in 3D across all map types. To turn 3D mode on, go to the map layers icon (three stacked squares) when viewing the map, and toggle on 3D mode.
  23. v5.3.0iOS
    In this release we’ve made it easier to find a specific route by introducing the option to search for the route by name and simplified how to reset your password.
  24. v5.2.4iOS
    We’ve partnered with Forestry England to provide walking routes around the UK, find out more in this release by visiting the Home tab.
  25. v5.2.3iOS
    In this release we’ve made improvements to the performance of offline mapping and fixed small bugs.
  26. v5.2.2iOS
    This release focuses on improving the performance of the app including quicker loading of the map when online and offline. It also includes improvements to the default behaviours for current location and auto rotate so that the current status will be remembered when closing and re-opening the app, app is in the background, or the screen is locked.

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