Company
Date Published
Author
Tom Lee
Word count
729
Language
English
Hacker News points
2

Summary

The Mapbox Mobile Maps SDK v10 introduces several enhancements for Android and iOS, including 3D map capabilities through new terrain, camera, and sky APIs, alongside improved performance and stability. The updated SDK architecture supports Metal on iOS, optimizing rendering with significant speed improvements, and embraces Kotlin and Swift for more intuitive app development. For Android, v10 improves map load times on lower-end devices through caching and transaction management, while also reducing network load with local glyph rendering. Navigation features benefit from optimized rendering and data filtering capabilities, and the SDK's pricing remains consistent with previous versions, offering a pay-as-you-go model. Developers can access the beta version now, with comprehensive guides and documentation available to facilitate the transition.