• New: ability to send a GPX file to another nearby device using AirDrop (making it easy to export / import tracks).
• New: ability to export activities as GPX / KML files into file storage apps like iCloud Drive or Dropbox.
• Fixed: a bug prevented some users to launch the app.
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Here is a breakdown of what was included in the previous updates:
Version 3.3
• New: it's now possible to recover from a crash that occurred while recording an activity. Just relaunch the app to continue the recording.
• Changed: improved integration of ©Mapbox (map service provider), meaning a better experience with maps.
• Fixed: stability and performance improvements.
• Fixed: general bug fixes.
Version 3.2
• New: GPX import! You can now import activities from GPX files available in emails / Safari / other apps (select "Open in Skipper"), files added to Skipper using iTunes or files found in your iCloud Drive. Learn more about the feature: "Account > Import activities". Handy if you are already using another application to record all your activities and if you don't want to lose your navigation history!
• New: autostart recording on movement. You can now specify a minimum speed above which the recording of a new activity should start. This is handy if you want to plan and pre launch a recording before actually being on the sea. Learn more about the feature: "Account > Settings > Start above min. speed".
• New: Skipper will automatically update both the weather and the location information of activities when it is missing.
• Fixed: stability and performance improvements.
• Fixed: general bug fixes.
Version 3.1.1
• Fixed: stability and performance improvements.
• Fixed: general bug fixes.
Version 3.1
• Fixed: the app stopped tracking when it was in background.
• Fixed: some settings were not correctly saved.
• Fixed: stability and performance improvements.
• Fixed: general bug fixes.
Version 3
• New: Skipper is now optimised for iPad.
• New: boat and watercraft management. You can now add multiple boats or watercrafts and define the one used for each activity.
• New: crew management. You can now add crew members and define who sailed with you for each activity.
• New: activity title and description. You can now add a custom title and a description to your activities.
• New: activity splits. You can now analyse the performances of an activity over time.
• New: support for various GPS coordinates formats. You can now choose the format for the GPS coordinates.
• Changed: revamped user interface to make the app more intuitive and easier to use.
• Changed: detailed weather forecast. Weather forecasts now include more information such as air pressure and temperature. An icon also summarises the weather conditions.
• Fixed: stability and performance improvements.
• Fixed: general bug fixes.