Howdy Folks

We’ve just release a new version(v3.1.6) of the Ushahidi Android app.

Here’s some of the updates you can expect from this new release:

1. Integration of the Ushahidi Java SDK

We have removed the verbose code in interacting with the Ushahidi API to a stand alone Java library which we are calling Ushahidi Java SDK. This will enable Java developers to easily work with the Ushahidi API in their Java projects. We have gone ahead and integrated the SDK into the Ushahidi Android app Core library in the spirit of eating our own dog food. This means that developers can now easily extend the core features of the Core library. You can head over to our github repository for documentation on the public APIs exposed by the SDK.

2. Google Maps v2 for Android

Additionally, we have-added Google Maps V2 For Android and removed support for the old Google maps for android. This allows us to take advantage of the new APIs. We now have support for OSM and Mapbox tiles. If you go to the settings screen, you should be able to set which map tile to use. By default Google is selected.

3. User navigation menu updates

We have also added Menu Drawer support to provide quick and easy navigation to other areas of the app, regardless of which screen you are on. To access the menu drawer, swipe from the left side of the screen or simply tap the Ushahidi icon on the action bar -- top left.

You can access your deployment Admin Dashboard from the Menu Drawer. This makes it easier to administer your Ushahidi deployment on the Go.

4. Bug fixes and maintenance

Of course there’s tons of bug fixes in this release as well. Have a look at the changelog for the complete list.

Thank you!!

Big shout out goes out to the folks at geothings.tw for their immense contribution in the development of the Ushahidi Java SDK and many thanks to the all of you for your constant feedback and bug reports.

Feel free to jump into the Ushahidi Android and Ushahidi Java SDK sourcecode. Your contributions are always welcome.

Happy mapping!

Angela Oduor.

Ushahidi Inc.
Platforms: Ushahidi | Crowdmap | SwiftRiver

Mobile: iPhone | Android

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