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Date Published
Author
Joel Groen
Word count
644
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Mapbox's second version of offline map tile packs now offers up to 40% more efficient storage, allowing offline maps to occupy less space on devices without compromising detail or coverage. This improvement enables users to either expand map coverage and zoom levels or allocate saved space to other app functionalities, benefiting applications in areas with poor connectivity such as backcountry navigation, urban micromobility, and automotive systems. For OEMs, the reduced size leads to cost savings on data transfer and allows for quicker deployment of maps during vehicle manufacturing, while mobile apps can use the extra space for enhanced features. The update is seamlessly integrated for end users, as Mapbox automatically provides the optimized tile packs where available, supporting applications through Mapbox Mobile Maps SDKs v11.16 or higher.