Release v1.4.0 – UI Enhancements, Geocoding Improvements, and Data Export

This update introduces several user-requested features and refinements designed to enhance usability, data transparency, and supportability. Key upgrades include a more accurate visual representation of long-distance travel, improved reverse geocoding functionality, new data export capabilities, and a more responsive mobile interface.

What's New

Geodesic Map Rendering for Long-Distance Routes

PR: #184 by @dgraf-gh

Long-distance routes, such as flights, are now displayed as geodesic arcs (i.e., the shortest path along the earth’s surface). This change aligns route rendering with real-world travel paths, delivering a much clearer and more intuitive visual experience.

Before

After

Improved Reverse Geocoding and Location Metadata

PR: #198 by @dgraf-gh

The reverse geocoding system has been extended with support for:

• Named categories for places, making it easier to classify and analyze locations.
• Inclusion of country information, which will enable more detailed statistics in upcoming releases.
• A new UI component that allows you to review raw geocoding responses for improved transparency and troubleshooting.

Places Overview Example

Geocoding Response View

Location Data Export to GPX

PR: #199 by @dgraf-gh

Users can now export their own location history as a GPX file. The export tool allows filtering by date range for greater control. This helps with personal data backups, external analytics, or integration with third-party applications that support GPX format.

Navigation path:
Settings > Export Data

Export UI Example

UI Improvements for Mobile and Kiosk Mode

PR: #200 by @dgraf-gh

The layout has been reworked to enhance the experience on mobile devices and in kiosk setups:

• The timeline and date picker have been replaced with a real-time clock for live view.
• A dedicated full-screen mode is now available, making the kiosk mode cleaner and distraction-free.
• Timeline design has been simplified to better fit smaller screens.

Live Mode Full-Width View

Live Mode Preview (Screencast)

Other Changes and Fixes

• Updated README.md for improved documentation (#178)
• Restored support for requestUrl parameter (#185, fixes #181)
• Fixed incorrect OIDC configuration (#187)
• Added tracking for API token usage when using UrlToken (#189, fixes #188)

Full Changelog

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