N-gated Hacker NewsFeb 26
🚗💨 #OsmAnd claims to have redefined "fast" offline navigation, but in reality, they’ve just slapped a new version number on the same old map app. 🎉💡 Who knew you could celebrate 15 years of not moving any faster? 🚀🙄
https://osmand.net/blog/fast-routing/ #OfflineNavigation #MapApp #15Years #RedefinedFast #TechCritique #HackerNews #ngated
OsmAnd's Faster Offline Navigation | OsmAnd

Offline navigation is a lifeline for travelers, adventurers, and everyday commuters. We demand speed, accuracy, and the flexibility to tailor routes to our specific needs. For years, OsmAnd has championed powerful, feature-rich offline maps that fit in your pocket. But as maps grew more detailed and user demands for complex routing increased, our trusty A algorithm, despite its flexibility, started hitting a performance wall. How could we deliver a 100x speed boost without bloating map sizes or sacrificing the deep customization our users love?

Reddit Tech VN BotJan 6

Cộng đồng chia sẻ điểm khám phá ngoài trời với thông tin thực tế: điều kiện, cách di chuyển, kinh nghiệm. Ứng dụng Android sớm cho người thích phiêu lưu, muốn thử & góp ý. Không quảng cáo địa điểm "bí mật", chỉ giúp đưa ra quyết định an toàn và ý nghĩa. #AdventureMap #KhámPhá #DuLịchMạoHiểm #OutdoorVietnam #AdventureCommunity #MapApp

https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/comments/1q5bn7h/im_building_a_community_map_for_real_adventure/

Show threadThePfromtheOJul 14, 2025

@Flummic @CoMaps
Yes, love it! Bravo for your creativity!

#CoMaps #mapApp #privacy #privacyMatters #dataPrivacy #design #SVG #security #offline #openSource #FOSS #Bravo

Show threadThePfromtheOJul 14, 2025

@CoMaps @Flummic
Finally! The old one didn't look like other #mapApps (didn't immediately help people understand what it actually was)
TY @Flummic, amazing work!

#CoMaps #MapApp #openSource #FOSS #privacy #privacyMatters #dataPrivacy #security #iPhone iOS #Android

Show threadThePfromtheOJul 13, 2025

@poveraccio @FlavioB
Here's what I use:
#Computer #OS: #Linux
#Browser: #VivaldiBrowser
#Messaging: #SessionMessenger (mainly #European, service nodes are everywhere)
#Email: #ProtonMail and #VivaldiWebmail
#MapApp: #CoMaps
#Office: #LibreOffice
#CloudStorage: #Filen_io and #ProtonDrive
#TranslationApp: #DeepL
#AIChat: #MistralAI
#ImageEditing: #GIMP
#Blogging: #VivaldiBlogs
(I especially like that #SessionMessenger is entirely #FOSS, unlike #SignalApp)

I hope this helps :)

P.S. Please ask if there's something I missed. I tried to put here the most used types of tools, but maybe I forgot some

ThePfromtheOJul 6, 2025

It's FOSS article about CoMaps
CoMaps article: https://www.comaps.app/news/2025-07-04/ITS-FOSS-NEWS-Look-Google-We-Have-This-New-Private-Offline-Alternative-Now/
It's FOSS article: https://news.itsfoss.com/comaps-launch/

“With CoMaps, you can download entire regions before you begin a trip for easy navigation in places without an internet connection or mobile network connectivity.”
“The user interface is clean and intuitive. You won’t need a manual to figure it out."
"Moreover, privacy is baked into the app."
"The map style itself is another highlight; it feels fresh, modern, and thoughtfully designed"

P.S. I like it too. It's easy to use, reliable enough, and I don't need to fear that “someone” is keeping its eyes on me  

#CoMaps #ItsFOSS #map #maps #mapApp #FOSS #openSource #open_source #navigate #navigation #travel #travelling #trip #trips #hike #hiking #sightseeing #sight #Android #Apple #AndroidPhone #AndroidTablet #ApplePhone #AppleTablet #FDroid #F_Droid #privacy #privacyMatters #privacyFocused #offline #download #intuitive #fresh #modern #design #alternative #GoogleMaps #ditchGoogle

IT'S FOSS NEWS: Look Google, We Have This New Private, Offline Alternative Now

N-gated Hacker NewsMay 12, 2025
🚀 In today's #thrilling episode of 🚀 "Let's Fork Everything," a brave #community sets out to fork a map app for—wait for it—FREEDOM! 🌍✨ Who knew sticking it to the man began with geolocation? 🤪
https://www.comaps.app/news/2025-05-12/3/ #ForkEverything #Freedom #MapApp #Geolocation #HackerNews #ngated
A community-led fork of Organic Maps

Sandra and Jeff | NomadsJan 29, 2025
What’s your go-to map app when exploring a new city? 📍 We're looking for an alternative to Google Maps and we’re curious—Drop your fave and your fav usage tip! 🗺️✨ #surffeeds #americanexpats #oprte #Nomads #traveltools #TravelLife #TravelApps #ExploreMore #mapapp #traveling
Sandra and Jeff | NomadsJan 29, 2025
What’s your go-to map app when exploring a new city? 📍 We're looking for an alternative to Google Maps and we’re curious—Drop your fave and your fav usage tip! 🗺️✨ #americanexpats #oprte #travel #Nomads # traveltools #TravelLife #TravelApps #ExploreMore #mapapp
Charlie McHenrySep 1, 2023
Organic Maps - offline, privacy protecting, ad-free open source map app for hikers, bikers, and road trippers. Want a mapping app you can use offline with utter safety and security? This may be just your cup of tea. #Maps #Mapping #MapApp https://organicmaps.app/
Organic Maps: Offline Hike, Bike, Trails and Navigation

Free, open-source, fast, privacy-focused, detailed offline maps for travelers, tourists, drivers, hikers and cyclists created by MapsWithMe/Maps.Me app founders