Venezuela was hit by two devastating earthquakes, affecting thousands. Our local contributor Anton is not just safe but supports rescue efforts. If you want to financially help, you can do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergencia-venezuela-equipos-para-rescatistas-terremoto

And if you're an experienced OpenStreetMap contributor, you can help by mapping to remotely support the disaster response: https://tasks.hotosm.org/explore?campaign=2026+Venezuela+Earthquake

The tallied results of the "Modes" change survey are available at https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/4519#issuecomment-18047651

New Android test build 2026.07.02-48-test 🤖
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/4633

Please test and provide feedback on following changes:
- Prefer nearby results in search - is it balanced enough and useful still to find things far away? - by @davidcollini #4604
- Search across all favorites lists - works well? - by @marko #4407
- Rotate the map slightly towards route while in driving navigation - helps to better view curves ahead and is not disorienting? - by @LMBishop #2798
- Added turn-by-turn directions preview to the route building screen - useful and convenient? - by @LMBishop #4503
- Outdoor style: softened borders of minor (white) roads - better? contrast enough still? - by @riadok #4518
- Added Open Addresses points for Canada and US West - duplicated with any OSM addresses? does trying to edit an Open Addresses point cause errors? (check OSM.org to see the differences) - by @lone-cloud #4162

July 1 maps update is available!
(use the "Check updates" button in the map downloader screen)

Did you know: CoMaps is the new default map/navigation app in #CalyxOS! Since the 7.2.1.0 test build of May, CoMaps helps CalyxOS users get around!

Read more about the CalyxOS default apps here: https://calyxos.org/features/list/#bundled-apps

July 8 maps update is available!
(use the "Check updates" button in the map downloader screen)

New Android test build 2026.07.11-42-test 🤖
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/4733

Please test and provide feedback on following changes:
- Added road shields to next turn direction signs and improved turn descriptions - by @AndrewShkrob via OM and @LMBishop #4619
- A bar with enabled routing options (tap an option to disable it) and a quick access button in the route building screen - @nilshasler #4648
- Blue turn arrows in navigation intead of white - better contrast against white roads? - by @marko #4676
- Added Open Addresses points for Canada - good coverage? duplicated with any OSM addresses? any issues with editing an Open Addresses point? (check OSM.org to see the differences) - by @lone-cloud #4162

A new 2026.07.16-10 release! 🎉

• Turn-by-turn navigation directions preview
• Added road shields to next turn direction signs and improved turn descriptions
• Improved turn instructions for roundabouts, U-turns and other cases
• Rotate the map slightly towards route while in driving navigation
• Display numbers of parking spaces with electric chargers and for disabled drivers
• Added stages, animal boarding places and planetariums, Brazil, Norway and grey Latvia road shields

iOS:
• Added lane guidance

Android:
• Show enabled routing options and a button to change them when building a route
• Separate routing options per transport modes
• Destination and intermediate stop icons in navigation progress bar
• Search across all favorites lists
• Settings split into sub-pages

...and many more changes - check full notes on the Codeberg release page:
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.07.16-10

F-Droid, Google Play, App Store and Flathub releases will be available soon!

July 14 maps are bundled with the above 2026.07.16-10 release.

Please update the app first to get the new maps, older app releases won't be able to update to these July 14 or any later maps as these new maps contain incompatible changes.

By the total number of edits made, CoMaps was the 15th most used OpenStreetMap editor in June.

At first glance, that might not sound like a lot, but: With that, we are the #1 OSM editor that is not mainly an editor but a fully fledged map & navigation app and also editor!

From the start we have said that we want CoMaps to be a good citizen of the larger OSM ecosystem and make sure that we and our users contribute back. And it looks like you’re all making good on that!

New maps with OpenStreetMap data from July 21st data are out. Press "check for updates" in the map download screen to see them!

CoMaps is currently seeking an umbrella organization to join in order to better position itself as a project.
The team has shortlisted two options and is currently gathering community feedback on which might be a better fit.

Learn more and state your preference: https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/166
(the poll closes end of day 31 July)

Merci to the folks at Framasoft for making Framastart, which lists ethical and accessible digital tools. And we made it on their list of suggested smartphone apps! 🗺

You can explore more alternatives on their website: https://
framastart.org/

After Google Play took its time, release 2026.07.16 is finally out on all platforms. Among other things, it includes lane guidance on iOS/CarPlay, a route preview screen and many more. See https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.07.16-10 for the full list of changes!

New maps with #OpenStreetMap data from July 28th are out now. Press "check for updates" in the map download screen to see them!

If you're getting CoMaps via Google Play: Make sure you're already on release 2026.07.16 that only came out there yesterday!

New maps with OpenStreetMap data from August 3 are now available for download. Press "check for updates" in the map download screen to see them!

A hotfix 2026.08.07-3 Android release! 🤖
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.08.07-3

Its a follow-up to the 2026.07.16-10 release (check full changelog there).

• Fixed crash during navigation when app is opened after running in the background for a long time - by @LMBishop #4762

It will be available soon on Google Play and F-Droid.
(same hotfix for iOS had been previously released as 2026.07.25)

Are you attending the State of the Map conference in Paris at the end of August?

Some of us will be there as well and give a talk about CoMaps. We'd love to also organize a small meet-up with folks who are interested to get to know us and each other!

Depending on the number of folks, that could be over a beverage or a meal. Join our 'cafe' chat room if that sounds interesting and we'll plan it there. Find details on how to join here: https://codeberg.org/comaps#keep-connected

New maps with OpenStreetMap data from August 11 are out now. Press "check for updates" to see them in the app!

Did you know the latest version of Gadgetbridge now supports CoMaps as an external integration?

If you have a supported smart watch, update GadgetBridge and enable CoMaps in its navigation settings, and enjoy CoMaps’ turn-by-turn directions on your wrist!

While some of us are getting ready to head to Paris for the State of the Map conference: Here's some fresh maps with OpenStreetMap data from August 18. Press "Check for updates" to see them in the app!