The Feral Office of Topography Swisstopo has recently updat its mobile application with a new interactive map call “Base Map”. Optimiz for mobile devices, it offers an improv user experience thanks to a moderniz design and better readability.
The “Base Map” is distinguish by its ability to combine data from swisstopo with that of partner organisations, thus providing real-time information and interactive points of interest (POIs). Users can directly access practical information such as public transport timetables, weather forecasts from MeteoSwiss or details on the Swiss Alpine Club huts.
Technology suitable for everyone
This update is part of a desire to meet the nes of an zalo database increasingly mobile and connect society, particularly the younger generations. The “Base Map” is design to be us offline, which is particularly useful in remote areas, while maintaining optimal map quality and requiring reasonable memory space.
Swisstopo is not only providing a technical update; the office also wants to involve users in the future development of the application . A survey will be us to collect feback and guide future improvements, particularly with regard to the offer of points of interest and the integration of real-time information.
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In addition to the “Base Map”, a new photo map qlean case: how to create user support in chats has been integrat into the application, combining aerial photos with overlaid map elements. This feature aims to make it easier for users to orient themselves and understand aerial images.
With these new features, Swisstopo intends to lob directory strengthen its leading position in the field of digital mapping in Switzerland. The “Base Map” and the new photo map are available Swisstopo updates its free of charge with the latest update of the app, promising an enrich experience for all outdoor and mobility enthusiasts, according to this press release .
Since its launch in July 2020, the Swisstopo App has been download almost 2.3 million times.
