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Changelog

Track the latest updates, features, and improvements to Keryx Maps.

v1.2Latest

Storm Tracker & Mobile Offline Support

January 27, 2026

Highlights:

  • +Storm Tracker added to mobile apps with offline caching
  • +Track active tropical cyclones and winter storms
  • +Temperature gradient map with d3-contour visualization

Storm Tracker

  • Storm Tracker now accessible from mobile app menu
  • Offline caching for storm data (~50KB, 15-minute refresh)
  • Track active tropical cyclones and winter storms in real-time
  • Temperature gradient visualization with d3-contour
  • Storm list with severity indicators and timestamps
  • Automatic fallback to cached data when offline

Mobile Improvements

  • New Storm Tracker menu item in mobile drawer
  • Platform-aware storage (Capacitor Preferences on native, localStorage on web)
  • Offline indicator shows when using cached data
  • Automatic fallback to cached data when network unavailable
v1.1

Wildfire Tracking & Enhancements

January 15, 2026

Highlights:

  • +Wildfire incident tracking with NIFC/FIRMS integration
  • +Weather forecasts with customizable preferences
  • +Bug fixes and style improvements

Weather & Alerts

  • Wildfire incident tracking with NIFC WFIGS and NASA FIRMS correlation
  • NWS weather forecasts with customizable temperature units
  • Enhanced space weather monitoring and alerts

Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed 3D globe UNKNOWN event display issues
  • Improved mobile event markers and map interaction
  • Style and UI consistency updates
  • Performance optimizations for map loading
v1.0

Keryx Maps Launch

Initial Release

Highlights:

  • +Complete disaster monitoring platform
  • +Offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation
  • +Native iOS and Android apps

Navigation & Routing

  • Offline turn-by-turn navigation with Valhalla routing engine
  • Advanced route planning with waypoint management
  • Driving mode with imperial/metric distance display
  • Route preview panel with start/cancel controls
  • GPX/KML trail import and export

Offline Maps

  • Download detailed offline maps with topographic overlays
  • Fast map loading with PMTiles format
  • Address search data included with map downloads
  • Routing data bundled for offline navigation
  • Coverage for all US states and territories

Mobile Apps

  • Native iOS and Android applications
  • Direct APK download for GrapheneOS and LineageOS users
  • Full-screen map controls
  • Driving mode heads-up display (HUD)
  • Background location tracking for navigation

3D Globe & Visualization

  • Interactive 3D globe with real-time event markers
  • Event type filtering and search
  • Space weather visualization with aurora forecasts
  • Timeline view for historical events

Privacy & Security

  • End-to-end encrypted family sync
  • GDPR/CCPA privacy compliance
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Privacy-first data architecture
  • No location data stored on servers

Family Features

  • Family plan with up to 5 members
  • Shared waypoints, pins, and routes
  • Shared offline map downloads
  • Encrypted cross-device sync
  • Family account management

Data & Integrations

  • 45+ data feeds from 25+ authoritative sources including USGS, NOAA, NASA
  • Global earthquake coverage with multiple seismic networks
  • Enhanced geocoding with region support
  • Real-time disaster event monitoring
  • 24/7 continuous data ingestion

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