Coordinates v9.8.5: Apple Watch Ver Redesign, GPS Upgrades, and Global Expansion

We’re excited to release version 9.8.5 of Coordinates — our most extensive update in years. From a full Apple Watch overhaul to deeper GPS insights and new language support, this update brings a refreshed experience across every platform.

⌚ Apple Watch App: Rebuilt, Refocused

We’ve scrapped the old design and completely rebuilt the Apple Watch app using SwiftUI.

The new version is:

  • Big, clean, and focused — coordinates are front and center

  • Designed for quick glances with no clutter

  • Operated with a single button for instant access or switching formats

It’s the simplest, fastest way to check your location on your wrist — whether in the field or on the move.

🛰️ New: GPS Manager Page

 
 

In preparation for upcoming external GPS support, we’ve added a dedicated GPS Manager page.
Even with just internal GPS, you can now view:

  • Accuracy (horizontal & vertical)

  • Altitude, speed, and course

  • Fix type, update rate, and timestamp

  • Device model and source info

This page will evolve as we integrate Bluetooth GPS devices in future updates.

🏎️ Fullscreen Digital Speedometer

 
 

We’ve added a fullscreen mode to the Speedometer with a sleek HUD-style interface.
Supports:

  • Light and dark themes

  • Real-time speed updates

  • Works with internal GPS, with external Bluetooth GPS support coming soon.

Perfect for driving, cycling, or just testing GPS performance.

🌐 Language Expansion + Translation Overhaul

We’ve added full localization for 6 more languages:

  • Vietnamese

  • Korean

  • Turkish

  • Arabic

  • Indonesian

  • Hebrew

We also performed a deep cleanup across all existing translations to fix phrasing, alignment, and consistency issues.

🖼️ App Store Screenshots: Fully Updated

For the first time in over 4 years, we’ve updated our App Store screenshots across all supported languages. These now reflect the latest UI — including shape tools, object editing, and the new User Grid system.

🔄 What’s New in Coordinates 9.8.5

  • A modernized experience on all devices

  • Deep GPS insights & fix status

  • Improved speed tracking

  • Localization upgrades

  • Clean, accurate App Store visuals

With this release, we’re slowing the pace of major updates. The app now feels complete — stable, polished, and full-featured — so we don’t expect large UI changes going forward. That’s why we chose now to refresh all screenshots.

📚 What’s Next
Our next priority is updating the documentation to match the latest version.
We’re also preparing for external hardware integration — and we won’t launch version 10.0 until at least one hardware device is fully supported.

Thanks for being part of the journey.
— The Mapnitude Team