What's New
Latest features and improvements to Map2Maps
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Signup Prompt for New Maps
We now prompt you to create an account after drawing your first map
What's New
2- Automatic signup prompt when creating your first map
- Option to continue without saving if you want to explore first
Map Interaction & URL Fixes
Fixed polygon dragging on secondary maps and improved URL parameter handling for blog links
Fixes
4- Fixed polygon dragging on Maps 2-4 - complex country shapes (USA, Indonesia, etc.) no longer get jumbled when dragged
- Fixed blog URL links - polygons now correctly appear on all maps when clicking links like ?map1=australia&map2=united-states
- Fixed polygon positioning - secondary maps now center polygons on the main landmass instead of small islands
- Fixed URL parameter loading with hyphens in country names (e.g., "united-states")
What's New
3- Reduced default zoom levels for better overview when loading maps
- Improved country selection dialog - auto-focuses search and requires fewer clicks
- Better timing coordination when loading maps from URL parameters
Content & UX Improvements
Better guide content, improved navigation, and enhanced blog reading experience
What's New
2- Created a how to use guide
- Improved blog reading experience
User Accounts & Save Maps
Create an account to save your maps and access them from anywhere
What's New
5- Create a free account to save and manage your maps
- Save maps with custom names for easy access
- View all your saved maps in a personal dashboard
- Load saved maps instantly from your dashboard
- Delete maps you no longer need
What's New
2- Improved mobile navigation experience
- Better visual hierarchy in the navigation bar
Better Shape Details View
Shape details now appear in a cleaner drawer that slides up from the bottom
What's New
4- Shape details now show in a bottom drawer instead of a floating card
- Add Country now shows in a bottom drawer
- The drawer automatically closes when you click edit for a clearer view
- Minor UI improvements and fixes
Home Page Visual Refresh
Updated home page with a cleaner, more modern topographic background
What's New
2- Redesigned home page background with flowing organic topographic pattern
- New font and a general more polished UI
Drawing & Drag Mode Improvements
Made drawing and dragging work better together
Fixes
3- Fixed errors that occurred when drawing multiple times
- Fixed crashes when switching between drag and drawing modes
- Fixed issues that prevented smooth mode switching
What's New
1- Drawing and dragging modes now work more smoothly together
Mobile Touch Controls Fixed
You can now properly drag and move shapes on your phone or tablet
Fixes
1- Fixed dragging and moving shapes on phones and tablets - touch controls now work smoothly
What's New
1- Made mobile controls more responsive and reliable
Mobile Experience Notice
Better awareness for mobile users about desktop-optimized experience
What's New
1- Added notification for mobile users about optimal desktop experience
Better Search & Mobile Experience
Easier ways to find places and improved experience on phones and tablets
What's New
7- Smart search that suggests places as you type
- Separate buttons for searching and adding countries
- Works better on computers with popup windows
- Works much better on phones and tablets
- Improved dark theme and faster loading
- Cleaner button layout and removed duplicate icons
- Share maps with others (Beta) - create a link to share your map with specific shapes and locations
Fixes
1- Fixed dropdowns that weren't showing up properly
Draw Countries & Compare Shapes
New ways to draw countries and compare different areas on the map
What's New
5- Draw country shapes directly on the map
- Compare multiple countries at the same time
- See size measurements for each shape you draw
- Easier controls for moving and editing shapes
- Better dark theme throughout the app