We’ve completely upgraded our mapping engine to provide a faster, more reliable experience for our iOS users. This update introduces a native mapping engine built specifically for your iOS device, ensuring the map feels smoother and more responsive than ever before. This is a massive improvement that significantly enhances the IamResponding iOS mapping experience.
Please note, this update is for iOS devices only. (App v2.22.0)
Android coming soon!
What’s New?
- Smooth Navigation – Enjoy enhanced load times and fluid navigation, zooming, panning, and tilting. The map now responds instantly to your touch for a seamless experience.
- Clearer Visuals – Icons, labels, and text are now sharper and easier to read at any navigation speed.
- Familiar Gestures – Standard iOS gestures – like two-finger swipe or 360° rotation – are now available to enhance your map experience.
- Better Reliability – The new map engine provides a more stable experience even in low connectivity environments.
- Optimized Battery – The map now optimized for iOS, reducing required power consumption and helping your battery last longer.
- Updated Map Marker View – When viewing selected map markers and geofences, information will now show in a card popup at the bottom of the screen, similar to the existing CAD incident card map view.
How do I get the Update?
Ensure you are running the latest version of the IaR app from the App Store to enjoy these mapping improvements immediately. While the update is currently reaching users in a gradual rollout, you can manually trigger the update at any time from the App Store.
Please note, The new map engine will be the default map. No adjustments will be required by the user.
FAQ
- When will enhanced mapping be available on Android devices?
Work is already underway for a similar native mapping experience on the IaR Android mobile app. We anticipate this being available to our Android users later this year.
- Can I still use the previous map version?
While the new mapping engine provides significant performance improvements, users are currently able to adjust their app map settings to utilize the legacy map.
“Settings → Mapping Settings → Map Provider → Google Maps Javascript”