August 2024 Platform Release Notes

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• This is a reminder that the HERE Map Tile API v2 and the HERE Map Image API v1 are deprecated, i.e. no longer commercially available for new customers and renewals. The map update frequency is reduced to "monthly" and "quarterly" respectively.
• To take advantage of the new map rendering services functionality, please upgrade to the successor "tile-based" product HERE Raster Tile API v3 or a client-side rendering product HERE Vector Tile API v2.
• For static image functionality, please upgrade your application to HERE Map Image API v3.
• Raster Tile API v3 and Map Image API v3 are only available on the HERE Platform Portal. Customers with a HERE Developer Portal account should migrate to the HERE Platform Portal first.
• HERE Map Tile API v2 and HERE Map Image API v1 will be retired on 30.09.2024.
• Map Image API v3 is not included in the HERE Asset Plan. Asset Plan customers with an active subscription can still upgrade to Map Image v3 and continue to use it instead of v1 under the same terms and conditions until the end of the existing subscription. After renewal, new Asset Base Plan licensing terms will apply and Map Image v3 usage will be billed separately.

HERE SDK 4.19.3.0

HERE SDK 4.19.3.0 for iOS, Android and Flutter is a minor release for the 4.19 code line with a lot of bug fixes and improvements based on customer feedback. We also added some new features for this release, for example

• Routing: Added properties axleCount , trailerCount , and trailerAxleCount to CarSpecifications.
• Routing: Added field avoidBoundingBoxAreasOptions and avoidPolygonAreasOptions to avoid rectangular and polygon shaped area during route calculation including exceptions area (rectangular and polygon shaped) for this calculation.
• Routing: Added the field AvoidanceOptions.avoidCorridorAreasOptions to avoid corridor-shaped areas during route calculation, including exception areas (rectangular, polygonal, and corridor-shaped) for this calculation. Added corridor shape as an exception area for the AvoidanceOptions.avoidBoundingBoxAreasOptions and AvoidanceOptions.avoidPolygonAreasOptions fields. Added support for exception areas for offline routing, if supported by your edition.

Take a look at the latest changelog for your edition and platform to find out more details.

HERE Vector Tile API v2.3.25-2.3.26

• Added a new transit layer. The new layer is optional and can be requested with content=default,transit parameter.
• Added the hgv_direction​ attribute to specify truck restrictions directions.

HERE Raster Tile API v3.0.32-3.0.33

• Added a visualization of the public transit system. The visualization can be enabled by the following parameter value: features=public_transit:all_systems.

• Increased road shield icon display density.
• Added distinct icons for grocery, clothing and shoe shopping POIs.
• Added Japan specific roadside station icon: Michi no eki.
• Improved display of vehicle restriction icons on lower zoom levels.

HERE Map Image API v3.0.12-3.0.13

All the same as listed above for the Raster Tile API, plus:

• Added /mia/v3/icons endpoint to retrieve customizable road shield icons. See Developer guide for more information.

New Web SDK - Maps API for JavaScript version 3.1.56.0 released

The new version 3.1.56.0 of Web SDK - Maps API for JavaScript comes with a wealth of cartographic improvements and two new features. It introduces tab navigation in the map UI controls and the display of public transport for vector and raster rendered maps. 

Cartographic improvements incorporated into this release are: 

• Increased road shield icon display density.

• Added distinct icons for grocery, clothing, shoe, bakery, butcher, sweets, liquor, doughnut, cart shopping POIs.
   
• Improved display of vehicle restriction icons on lower zoom levels.
• Improved display of Hybrid Map

HERE Style Editor 1.9

Version 1.9 of HERE Style Editor introduces customization capabilities for 3 new base map styles. The Topographic Map Style as well as for two additional variants of the Logistics Map Style. 
The Topographic Map Style includes possibilities to design Hill shading-Polygons, Elevation contours as well as Mountain range labels.

The two new base map styles for the Logistics style are hybrid and night variants. Such styles are highly demanded for transportation and logistics use cases.

A new feature to disable the rendering of building footprints completes the set of new feature in this version. 

HERE SDK 4.19.2.0

This is the first minor release of our 4.19 code line. We fixed a lot of bugs and did some changes to improve the user experience. But we also added some new features to this release, e.g.:

• Map style update: Increased Road shield icon display density. Aligned start zoom level to show the icon.
• Map view: Android: Added TileKey , TileSource and RasterTileSource APIs to allow users to inject custom raster tile sources into HERE SDK. Added RasterDataSource constructor over a raster tile source. 
• Routing: Added property TruckSpecifications.trailerAxleCount for toll cost calculation.
• Routing: Added occupantsNumber to RouteOptions for bus.
• Routing: Added transponders property to TollFare to publish transponder names with toll cost.

Take a look at the latest changelog for your edition and platform to find out more details.

HERE Geocoding and Search API 7.124

Improve operational efficiency with a set of Reverse Geocoder enhancements. We added features to the Reverse Geocoder that collectively empower you with a richer, more precise understanding of road networks and location context.

• Enhanced location accuracy with the inclusion of Unnamed Streets: By incorporating unnamed streets in Reverse Geocode results, our service now provides a more complete and accurate representation of all possible asset and user locations, ensuring you have access to every road detail, even those roads are not named.
  API: with=unnamedStreets
• Improved Reverse Geocoding precision: Bearing information allows you to track your fleet’s positions more accurately.
  API: bearing=<degrees>
• Data integration capabilities, enabling easy cross-referencing with other data applications or services:
  • Retrieve administrative identifiers (PVIDs) from the Reverse Geocoder.
    API: showMapReferences=adminIds
     
  • Map version (DVN) shows what latest map update is included for a country​.
    API: showMapReferences=cmVersion
• Detailed road attributes: The Reverse Geocoder now includes detailed road access information, such as permissions for automobiles, buses, and taxis, along with physical road characteristics like bridges, paved surfaces, and private roads.
  API: showNavAttributes=access,physical
• Functional road classification, Functional Road Class (FC1-5): Understand the classification of roads for better planning and optimization of routes, from highways to local streets.
  API: showNavAttributes=functionalClass
• Navigational insights and location context:
  • Compass direction of roads: Understanding the heading of an asset assists in accurately tracking of an asset.
    API: showNavAttributes=travelDirections
     
  • Nearest cross streets (intersections): For on-demand ride sharing, it helps drivers and passengers locate each other more easily. For real estate, understanding proximity to major intersections can influence property values and desirability. For emergency services, identification of intersections helps reaching the destinations faster and more efficiently.
    API: showRelated=intersections

HERE Routing API  8.108.2

• Added physical consumption model (alpha) for EV consumption.
• New algorithm is now used for calculating alternative routes for most transport modes (with the exception of pedestrian, bicycle, and scooter). The new algorithm is able to find alternative routes in significantly more situations, with notable improvements for truck mode. The quality of alternative routes is also often improved.
• Added an option to specify charging station details on via waypoints, to allow manual creation of EV charge-aware routes.