June 2025 Platform Release Notes
Christo Mitov — 06 June 2025
5 min read
22 July 2019
These are D106 (June 2019) release notes that describe the improvements to the services in the new release. This release includes updates of: Maps API for JavaScript, Routing API, Fleet Telematics API and Mobile SDK.
Maps API for JavaScript 3.1 with new vector data-based map rendering engine
Map customization tool for designing map styles
Mobile SDK now available for China
You will find all API documentation on the Developer Portal.
For more detailed information about the major improvements of the HERE Location Suite Services and Products, see the sections below.
Version 3.1
New WebGL based rendering engine
customization of the map’s look and feel
runtime change of the map style
rich interactions with the map
retrieve feature’s meta information ▫
hide/show base map data layers at the runtime ▫
map tilting and rotation ▫
extruded buildings in 2.5D view
fractional zoom levels ▫
interactive traffic flow information
The appearance of the default UI elements was improved and updated
The way to authenticate the API was changed from the “app_id” and “app_code” to API key.
Important Note!
The new rendering engine is using the Vector tiles API. When you decide to implement and use the Vector tiles API in your application/product, you accept the following payment relevant conditions:
5 requests to the Vector tiles API will be charged as 1 transaction.
Interactive tool to create map styles that can be used in Map API for Java Script 3.1
Version 7.2.106
Added support for BK (Bearing capacity class) regulations in Sweden
Added support for weight per Single and Tandem Axle group restrictions.
Version 2.5.18
Truck parameters can now change per waypoint
New routing parameter “avoidAreas” to avoid certain geographical areas
Routing supports additional vehicle types: bus, taxi, carHOV, pedestrian, delivery emergencyVehicle, motorcycle, roadTrain, bdouble, bicycle
Custom Routing can optionally match overlay geometry onto both directions of multiple digitized roads
Now available for China since HERE finally received the needed government approvals!
Exposed information about traffic signs on a route through HERE SDK
Implemented route importer as a feature which provides an opportunity to create a custom route object from the route shape, particularly from a list of geo-coordinates (lat, lon)
Truck navigation is aligned with routing truck restrictions, and current behavior takes into account truck restriction options PENALIZE_VIOLATIONS. The route is calculated properly, but the user gets a warning that he could be fined
POI icons are now easily tappable
Implemented possibility to set the map center before map engine initialization. Previously map was always launched in Berlin, and as a result additional unnecessary map data were requested
Added support for new iPad Air 3 and iPad Mini 5 (released on March 18)
Improved determination of waypoint position, now waypoints are defined by position and street name
Implemented caching mechanism for bitmap-based render tiles on low zoom levels
Navigation Manager was extended to get indoor position during navigation. Now NavigationManager gets updates from all sources that provide switchover between indoor and outdoor navigation
Map Matcher mechanism has been significantly improved. Main improvements were focused on 4 aggregated cases – corner jumps, rounded corner jumps, parallel roads and tunnels. This feature will be available in HERE SDK as beta feature
Now Map Data Prefetcher can be used without Map View initialization
Now available for China since HERE finally received the needed government approvals!
Implemented possibility to set the map center before map engine initialization. Previously map was always launched in Berlin, and as a result additional unnecessary map data were requested
Exposed information about traffic signs on a route through HERE SDK
Implemented route importer as a feature which provides an opportunity to create a custom route object from the route shape, particularly from a list of geo-coordinates (lat, lon)
Truck navigation is aligned with routing truck restrictions, and current behavior takes into account truck restriction options PENALIZE_VIOLATIONS. The route is calculated properly, but the user gets a warning that he could be fined
POI icons are now easily tappable
Nic Raboy
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