Category: SpeedView

• New hybrid speedo layout
• Added option to invert indicator colors
• Keep running when the screen is locked
• Minor bug fixes and improvements

This update includes a new speedometer layout that we call Hybrid. It’s an updated version of the initial speedo layout that features an analog-like dial with big speed numbers in the center. We are keeping the Legacy layout in case you would still want to use it.

Note: To clarify the situation with the Free version, we would like to stress that it’s not “canceled”, as some reviews seem to say. It’s fully functional, and you can use it for as long as you like. However, we decided to focus on the Pro version in the future. Here are the advantages that the paid version has over SpeedView Free:

1. The absence of ads
2. Street address bar with some additional info
3. Premium support – you will get an answer within a day

This is a major update that improves almost every aspect of the application, from the functionality to the design. It has been in development for quite a while, and we are very excited to finally be able to release it. Please see the detailed list of changes below.

What’s new in 3.0:

• Updated interface design.
• Support for extra high-density screens.
• New customizable speedo graphics.
• User-selectable indicator views.
• Smooth compass and speedo animation.
• Automatic GPX export option.
• A new algorithm for GPS filtering.
• Service now runs in the foreground.
• Auto switch to GPS heading option.
• Better organized settings screen.
• Support for 1280×720 resolution.
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) compatibility.
• Many other tweaks under the hood.

What’s new in 2.8:

• Simple text widget (4×1)
• Quickly adjust speed limits
• Improved background service
• More color customization
• Other minor improvements

What’s new in 2.8:

• Quickly switch speed limits
• Share your location
• Support for 10-inch screens
• Featured apps section
• Fixed: Multiple bugs on Honeycomb
• Numerous minor tweaks

What’s new in 2.7:

• Basic tablet support.
• Enable screen auto-rotation.
• Maximum digital speed limit.
• Show additional data on the digital gauge.
• Updated speed limit presets.
• Lots of minor improvements.

Note: Due to certain technical reasons all versions of SpeedView higher than 2.6 will not work with Android 1.5 (Cupcake). You of course will be able to use your current version, but you will not receive further updates. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

SpeedView was reviewed by Kate Russell on BBC Click’s Webscape.

We are also pleased to announce that the free version of SpeedView now has over 1,000,000 downloads, and SpeedView Pro holds the first place among the paid apps in the Transportation category (Maverick being close behind). We would like to thank everybody for their continued support and valuable feedback, and most of all for the cool ideas and suggestions that you guys email us or post on the Market. This is a really awesome experience.

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9401185.stm

Release notes:

Note: 0-60 mph and 1/4 times are coming soon!

Release notes:

Version 2.2 – August 28, 2010

• New track logging algorithm
• Zoom view added
• Fixed: Problem with background service
• Minor improvements

Version 2.1 – August 18, 2010

• Move to SD Card (Android 2.2)
• Changelog added
• Fixed: Force closes  in landscape mode

Version 2.0.0 – August 17, 2010

• Run in background
• GPX track export
• Average speed
• Time traveled

Download: speedview.apk

We would like to introduce our new app – SpeedView for Android. It’s an advanced GPS speedometer that uses the phone’s built-in GPS system to show your current and top speed, direction, and distance traveled. Successfully tested using T-Mobile G1, Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Droid, and Nexus One, it’s suitable for running, car driving, biking, or hiking.

Features:

• Compass
• Distance
• Top speed
• Speed graph
• Display units: mph, km/h, and knots
• Speed warning HUD (mirrored) mode

The free, ad-supported version of SpeedView is available now for download on the Android Market. The paid version with some additional features is coming soon.