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Amap iOS version updated to version 15.0.0: comprehensive performance improvement, Beidou satellite navigation without network, satellite emergency service, etc.

2024-08-26

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According to IT Home on August 26, the iOS version of Amap was officially updated to version 15.0.0 today, which claims to have fast startup, small footprint, super power saving, and overall performance improvement.

In addition, this version adds Beidou satellite network-free navigation, satellite distress direct connection to satellite, etc. The update size is about 550MB.

According to previous reports by IT Home, the Honor Magic V3 foldable screen mobile phone had preheated the "direct satellite connection to Gaode in an off-network environment" function. The service was launched at the end of August and supports Tiantong satellite communications.

Amap officials said that the satellite rescue function will also support OPPO, vivo and other partner models in the future.

IT Home attaches the main contents of the Amap 15.0.0 major version update as follows:

Beidou Satellite Network-Free Navigation

No need to set smart start when the network is poor

This function solves the navigation problem when the network is poor, and does not include the situation where there is no network due to mobile phone failure and arrears.

Satellite SOS

Directly connected to Beidou satellite and Tiantong satellite to share positioning at any time

This function is available when you are outdoors.

Honor Magic V3 is the first smartphone to support offline mode

3D Map

3DGPT Generative World Map

Switch to 3D mode on the Gaode homepage

Most models are already supported and will be gradually released

AI Navigator

Support custom image and voice packs

Most models are already supported and will be gradually released

Lane Level Pilot

Lane-level navigation uses the spatiotemporal computing engine to recommend the best lane in real time

Most Android and Hongmeng phones are supported, and iOS phones are expected to be supported soon

Performance Improvements

89% faster startup

90% faster in usage

50% smaller storage space (compared to V13)

Smart power saving mode, saving more than 30% of power (compared with the average of Apple and Android before and after turning it on)

Data fluctuates for different models