2.28.3
2023-07-19
1) We have added the capability to control the iPhone app with the Apple Watch app and vice versa. The new “Unified Mode” is a Pro feature and can be enabled with a switch just below the start button on the Apple Watch app.
2) Fixed an issue where the watch metrics in the iPhone app’s settings weren’t matching those on the watch.
3) Some other minor bug fixes.
2.27.7
2023-06-17
1) Navigr8 now integrates with Intervals.icu*
2) Pro subscribers have the capability to add turn-by-turn directions to any route. Simply download a route from the internet, open it, and select the "Enhance" option. Next, pick the "Add Directions" feature. These directions are then stored with your route, enabling navigation with both audio and visual prompts on your Apple Watch or iPhone.
3) You can now export your tracks in FIT format.
4) There is a new Account and Integrations page in Settings on the iPhone app.
5) We've incorporated additional Frequently Asked Questions on our website, which are easily accessible within our iPhone app. By simply tapping on the activity button, you'll find the FAQs option prominently displayed at the bottom of the ensuing screen.
6) Some minor bug fixes.
*Intervals.icu is a comprehensive fitness tracking and analytics platform that allows cyclists, runners, and endurance athletes to optimally plan and analyze their training. It provides actionable insights, including fitness and fatigue monitoring, detailed interval and workout breakdowns, and powerful data visualizations, helping athletes enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and reach their goals more effectively. For more information visit www.intervals.icu.
2.25.4
2023-02-22
1) Enhancements have been made to the Route Planner. There is now an undo button and manual routing mode. A status bar shows the route's total distance and estimated elapsed time.
2) Bluetooth connectivity has been improved, particularly in high sensor density scenarios, like at the start line of a race.
3) The battery level of each of your Bluetooth sensors has been added to the Sensor Status screen.
4) A calibration button is now available to calibrate your power meter.
5) There is a new watch app feature called Shortcuts. Quickly navigate between screens with a simple button press. Long press on the Dashboard to call up Shortcuts.
6) When you navigate a route with turn instructions, the watch app will now display a directions icon and the distance to the next turn point on the metrics and navigation screens.
7) On the phone app, you now go straight to Settings when you press the Settings button on the Dashboard.
8) FAQs! Your frequently asked questions are now answered on our website. There is a link to the page in the phone app's settings. You'll find it when you set your activity.
2.22.0
2022-10-27
1) Added support for the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra. Now you can configure the button to start recording your ride and subsequently start a lap each time you press it.
2) The metrics and laps screens on the watch app now support "Always On" mode
3) Some improvements have been made to watch complications
4) Various minor bug fixes including a fix for Power Meter left-right balance, which wasn't reporting correctly on the watch app.
5) The introduction of "Enhance" functionality. We will be rolling out lots of really awesome track enhancement features in upcoming releases. This release adds track simplification and elevation lookup. Look for the "Enhance" button in the phone app's track Overview screen.
6) Some minor improvements to the user interface.
2.20.6
2022-09-22
This release brings loads of new features:
1) You can now connect to your Garmin Varia Radar and view approaching traffic on the Dashboard (Pro subscription).
2) Support for the new 49mm screen size on the Apple Watch Series 8 Ultra.
3) The map on the Dashboard will automatically zoom in/out when navigating.
4) After interacting with the map it will automatically switch to Centered Mode.
5) When the dimmer is enabled the screen will now brighten when you are close to waypoints.
6) Spoken turn directions can optionally be accompanied by beeps.
7) There are now zoom-in and out buttons on the map.
8) Importing a tcx format file now parses any course points into linked directions waypoints.
9) Auto-routed tracks now include elevation data (Pro subscription).
10) Bug fixes.
2.18.12
2022-09-09
Fixes a bug that was affecting sensor sharing.
2.18.11
2022-08-03
Lap-related metrics have been added to the list of available metrics that can be displayed on the Dashboard. Sensor data sharing has been improved. Some minor bugs have been fixed.
2.17.3
2022-05-01
Improvements have been made to the watch app’s Dashboard. The function buttons around the perimeter have been reduced in size to allow for a larger central area for displaying the map and other information about your activities. The number of button presses to navigate the UI has also been reduced to make the whole experience more fluid and intuitive. The map on the watch app now includes map tiles (Pro) when set to North Up. A map showing your recorded track is now included in the track detail screen. Significant improvements have been made to timing laps in the watch and phone apps. In particular, when you press the lap button to start a new lap you can see important statistics on the current lap and even have the voice synthesizer announce them at regular intervals of distance or time. A list of statistics for previous laps is also displayed. This functionality will be of particular interest to those of you who race in criteriums. If you are a Pro user and are connecting a dual-sided power meter then Navigr8 now has additional metrics to display let-right balance. We welcome your feedback on these exciting new features.
2.15.3
2022-03-04
Improvements have been made to facilitate bluetooth sensor connectivity on Apple Watch.
2.15.2
2022-03-02
Minor bug fixes
2.15.0
2022-02-21
We've made some changes to the way that you interact with the watch and phone apps.
On the watch if you tap one of the buttons around the perimeter of the Dashboard you will now be taken immediately to the relevant Detail screen. This significantly reduces the number of button presses and improves the flow.
On the phone, Padlock is now an option in settings. When Padlock is disabled then you can always interact with the map and a Center Lock button can be pressed to lock on your location. Padlock is recommended if you plan to mount your phone on your handlebars.
When you start the app there's now a tour showing how to customize the Dashboard and also a short demonstration of the Route Planner.
There is also a new activity "Workout" for those of you who train indoors.
Finally, we have fixed a few minor bugs.
2.14.0
2022-01-26
There's a new generic activity type called "Workout".
Fixed several issues that were affecting Apple Watch series 7 customers. Specifically, the series 7 watch did not display the navigation track, breadcrumb track, waypoints, or Ghost on the map.
2.13.1
2021-12-12
Enhancements for this version include:
Sensor alerts - you now have the option of being alerted when a bluetooth sensor connects or disconnects with Navigr8 (Pro feature).
Activity is now synchronised between the watch and phone apps.
Some minor bug fixes.
2.12.0
2021-11-01
Support for iOS 15, watchOS 8, and the Apple Watch Series 7.
2.11.0
2021-08-09
Fixes an issue with connecting to Strava using Safari. This occurs if you don't have the Strava app installed on your phone.
Several other minor bugs have also been resolved.
If you are navigating and want to extend the navigation track with a track in your library then you can now easily do this. Simply open the track and as long as its start point is within 100 m of the end point of the navigation track you will be given the option of combining the two.
2.10.0
2021-07-18
It is now super easy for you to customize the metrics displayed on the Dashboard. This version also allows you change the text color of each metric. To adjust a metric cell simply long-press on it.
Navigr8 now supports importing FIT format files.
2.9.1
2021-06-07
Bug fixes.
2.9.0
2021-05-27
Now there's a faster way to plan your tours. To start a new tour, simply long-press the crosshairs at the center of the map on the Dashboard. Position the crosshairs along the desired route and each time long-press them to extend the tour with the auto-router filling in the gaps. Repeat as many times as you like to create complex tours with embedded turn-by-turn directions that you can save to later navigate off-line. A demo of this functionality will be shown when you start Navigr8 after installing this version.
2.8.4
2021-04-27
Fixed an issue with the broadcasting feature that was preventing it from working properly.
2.8.3
2021-04-19
This release includes some performance enhancements and minor bug fixes.
2.8.2
2021-04-10
This release fixes a bug that was causing the app to crash during installation of release 2.8.1
2.8.1
2021-04-09
Introduced optional sign up to a Navigr8 account as a part of the app installation flow. You are also offered the option of subscribing to our newsletter.
2.7.1
2021-03-22
1) Improvements have been made to the way data is synchronised between the watch and phone apps. Previously, sync would only run in the foreground and required several presses of the sync button. Now, sync occurs automatically in the foreground and background and you don't even need to press the sync button for this to happen.
2) If you have subscribed to Navigr8 Pro then you will find a new scan button on the page that lists your connected Bluetooth devices. If you know that your device is connected to your watch or phone then press this button and Navigr8 will start scanning for it.
3) On the watch app the voice synthesiser will now speak the countdown sequence (if set).
4) If you long press any screen on the watch then you will now be taken to the tracker screen.
5) Fixed some minor bugs.
2.6.1
2021-02-18
In addition to automatic splits you can now trigger manual splits (or laps) on your watch or phone. Pressing the new Lap button will add a lap point to your track and a table will be displayed showing your lap statistics. You can even get Navigr8 to announce your lap statistics with its built-in speech synthesiser. In-depth analysis of your laps can be carried out in the track detail screen after you have saved your workout.
2.5.6
2021-01-06
This release includes bug fixes and resource optimisations.