Release Notes v2.0.0
New Navigation Engine & Logic
Hybrid Heading Integration: Implemented a velocity-based switching algorithm. The system prioritizes GPS Course-Over-Ground (COG) at speeds above 0.8 m/s for absolute precision and reverts to a damped magnetic compass when stationary.
Angular Smoothing: Integration of a Low-Pass Filter (EMA) to eliminate needle jitter. The arrow now features fluid, damped rotation.
Directional Hysteresis: Added a 5-degree buffer zone to textual instructions (e.g., GO STRAIGHT) to prevent rapid display flickering at boundary angles.
User Interface & Platform Optimization
Adaptive Layouts: * Rectangular Models: Introduced an ultra-slim 15px sidebar with horizontal separators for clear mapping of the S, I, and P physical buttons.
Round Models: The sidebar is automatically suppressed for a centered, full-screen circular UI, maximizing the viewing area on Pebble Chalk and Round 2.
Standard Inversion: The application now defaults to high-contrast Inverted Mode (white on black) for superior outdoor legibility and power efficiency.
Onboarding Logic: Added a dynamic hint layer for new users, explaining configuration via the phone app and the Instant Pin feature.
Feature Updates
Instant Pin (P-Button): Users can immediately set their current GPS coordinates as the destination by pressing the bottom button, enabling quick backtracking or location marking.
Arrival Notification: Refined arrival logic provides a double-pulse haptic vibration and a bold GOAL! message upon entering a 50-meter radius of the target.
"As the crow flies"
🚀 Key Features
📍 Universal Geocoding: No need for coordinates. Just enter an address or POI (e.g., "Empire State Building") in the settings.
🌍 Bilingual & International: Full support for English and German. Toggle between Metric (km) and Imperial (mi).
🎨 Smart UI Design:
Sidebar: An elegant vertical bar separates the controls from the navigation area.
Invert Mode: Toggle display colors with one click – perfect for high sun or night hikes.
GPS Watchdog: A visual indicator (circle with X) warns you instantly if the smartphone loses the GPS signal.
🔋 Battery First: Uses high-efficiency Bluetooth communication to save battery on both watch and phone.
🛠 Button Controls
UP (S): Start / Stop tracking.
SELECT (I): Invert display (Toggle Black/White).
BELOW (P): Set pin for current location (e.g. to find your car).
📖 Why "As the crow flies"?
Real adventures often happen off the beaten path. PureNavi gives you the freedom to find your own way through the city or woods, as long as you know the direction of your target. It’s the digital equivalent of a reliable pocket compass combined with modern geocoding technology.
Fast GPS Fix: Integrated an aggressive location polling strategy. By minimizing cache age and using initial wake-up calls, the smartphone is forced to acquire a GPS lock faster, significantly reducing the need to manually open external map applications.
Pin-to-Target (Find My Car): The bottom button has been repurposed. Pressing "P" now instantly saves your current coordinates as the new destination. This is ideal for finding your parked car or returning to a specific point of interest.
Persistent Settings: Resolved a bug in configuration synchronization. Language and unit preferences are now permanently stored in the smartphone's local storage and reliably synced with the watch upon every launch.