In addition to fresh #OpenStreetMap data from December 17, new features on Android include better warnings about outdated maps when trying to edit OSM and the ability to specify your own remote-server for downloading maps.
(Note: For now CoMaps expects the custom server to still serve the same maps as the "official" CoMaps server, but it's a start.)
Can you give an example of a custom map server and it's usefulness?
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schubidubiduba - 14hr
One major motivation is the sharing of maps files in areas with bad internet connection. The custom map server allows one person to download the map and share it locally with others.
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sic_semper_tyrannis @lemmy.today - 3hr
Okay, that makes sense. Thank you
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RmDebArc_5 - 15hr
I presume this would be useful for using mirrors
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unexposedhazard @discuss.tchncs.de - 7hr
Decentralization. If the official servers stop running, someone else can quickly put up a new one and everyone can switch without having to install a fork of the app with a different server address baked into it.
CoMap in CoMaps @sopuli.xyz
Release 2025.12.19
CoMaps release 2025.12.19 is now out.
In addition to fresh #OpenStreetMap data from December 17, new features on Android include better warnings about outdated maps when trying to edit OSM and the ability to specify your own remote-server for downloading maps.
(Note: For now CoMaps expects the custom server to still serve the same maps as the "official" CoMaps server, but it's a start.)
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2025.12.19-11
Can you give an example of a custom map server and it's usefulness?
One major motivation is the sharing of maps files in areas with bad internet connection. The custom map server allows one person to download the map and share it locally with others.
Okay, that makes sense. Thank you
I presume this would be useful for using mirrors
Decentralization. If the official servers stop running, someone else can quickly put up a new one and everyone can switch without having to install a fork of the app with a different server address baked into it.
That's a great point