Version 3.0.5
- Updated app to handle new earthquake feed format changed by the USGS
Version 3.0.4
- Fixed news feed to bring back the correct source and article descriptions.
- Fixed the ability to sort news articles by newest vs. relevant
Version 3.0.3
Version 3.0.2
- Numerous bug fixes
- Ensure app appropriately updates all its data upon restart
Version 3.0.1
- Numerous bug fixes
- Fixed: using a full week of earthquake data would cause a TransactionTooLargeException on nougat devices
Version 3.0.0 (May 2018)
- Updated UI, new details screen, navigation, and side drawer
- New details screen has quake news and other techtonic information
- Stats screen includes some new stats
Version 2.0.6
- Updated the News tab to use the latest file format
Version 2.0.5
- Bug fix - Debug options were showing, and the ads weren't removed if Pro alerter is installed.
Version 2.0.4
- Bug fix - USGS switched to HTTPS - updated URLs to fix broken feed, stats, details
Version 2.0.3
- Bug fixes - Fixed issue with some quake detail screens
- A few minor UI improvements
Version 2.0.2
- Bug fixes - Fixed News tab, fixed Km in Stats tab
Version 2.0.1
Version 2.0.0 (May 2015)
- Updated UI to match some material design patterns
- Added new "Stats" feature, containing largest, most significant, or closest quakes
- Added crashlytics support
- Bug fixes
Version 1.9.6
- Bug fix: Map's data could become stale if app was sent into background and resumed much later
- Minor UI improvements
- Added placenames and borders to satellite view on map
Version 1.9.5
- Bug fix: app would crash if location services was disabled
Version 1.9.4
- Battery improvement: map no longer requires accurate location
- Bug fix: quake icon is now correctly centered on map
- Upgraded earthquake details dialog
- Users can now choose their location manually instead of using location services (in the settings)
Version 1.9.3
- Performance improvements: cache map icons
- Bug fix: selected quake stays selected through zooms or re-clustering
- Updated icons inside nav drawer
Version 1.9.2
- Bug fix: Prevent crash if location services is disabled
- Map now remembers last area you were viewing when reopening app
Version 1.9.1
- Bug fix: Added warning if Google Play Services is out of date or missing (required for new map)
Version 1.9.0 (Nov 2014)
- Updated Map to the Android v2 mapping library
- Added features to map: terrain view, quake ring clustering, improved popups, and fault lines
- Small UI updates
Version 1.8.2
- Bug fixes: force data refresh, handle bad magnitude values, 48 hours not loading
- Small UI updates
- Brought back refresh on News
Version 1.8.1
Version 1.8.0 (Apr 2014)
- Re-wrote app to use Fragments
- Introduced navigation drawer to replace "About" activity
- Updated news tab to include article photos and option to load more
- Added new layout options for tablets, with the news activity going into the nav drawer
Version 1.7.6
- Updated the data source to use the latest USGS feed. This feed shows the city name and distance to city and therefore added settings to continue showing Region
- Updated map popup text to take into account the pixel density of the device. Should look better on higher res devices.
Version 1.7.5
- The USGS changed the source for earthquakes, breaking the list. This version restores the list.
- Fixed bug where USGS link inside details dialog was not working.
Version 1.7.4
- Improved Detail dialog view
- Re-enabled menu for ICS and higher devices
Version 1.7.3 (Mar 2013)
- Fixed Details dialog and USGS link - the USGS changed the location of their earthquake event page.
- Added an improved algorithm for fetching your location. Will now check any provider and request a single update if no location is found.
- Added higher resolution icons for action bar, quick menu, and menu
- Improved fetching news and updated UI for news tab
Version 1.7.2
- Bug Fix: App crashing for older (1.6) devices (code obfuscation)
- Refreshed quick menu icons
Version 1.7.1
- Bug Fix: Tablet users couldn't view News tab
- Bug Fix: Link to USGS was incorrect
Version 1.7.0 (Dec 2011)
- New Feature: News tab
- Fixed Locale bug (date filters wouldn't work)
- Added additional distance and magnitude filters
- Better integration with Add-on app
- Increased font size on details and added zoom capabilities
- Added option to increase map font sizes
- Refactored about screen to break out News and F.A.Q.
Version 1.6.1
- Bug Fix: Android 1.6 users were crashing on transition animation
- Added timezone to feedback
- Added dialog to check FAQ before feedback
Version 1.6.0 (Mar 2011)
- Added the ability to setup notifications using a complementary App. The preferences show either that app (if already installed) or a splash screen to download it.
- Created an "About" activity that shows more information about the App including frequently asked questions and a summary of the app permissions.
- Updated launcher icon - conforms more to Android UI guidelines
- Added world background to list view
- Added minor animation to list view
- Switching to map view immediately shows zoom controls and hides them when returning to list
Version 1.5.1
- Bug fix - the preferences on the old version were slightly different than the new version - this caused mismatched preferences on upgrades and a force close
- Added move to SD card option
Version 1.5.0 (Nov 2010)
- User interface update - action bar with refresh and filter buttons, custom tabs, look new and feel for each quake in list, quick action popups, added distance to quake
- Data source update - now uses the worldwide 1.0 and higher earthquake list
- Added quake details webview that shows accurate lat/lon of epicenter and more exact location
- Map view update - popup is centered at quake, clearer larger text
Version 1.0.3
- Bug fix - viewing "My Location" on the map would register for continuous location updates, but not
unregister upon closing the app. Potential battery impact when using GPS (network location updates already
happen from Android system).
- Bug fix - The "My Location" map icon has a known bug with some Android systems (the map would crash).
Version 1.0.2
- Bug fix - an unknown location earthquake caused the data parser to crash leaving an empty list
- Added more unicode characters for some Puerto Rico cities
Version 1.0.1
- Bug fix with viewing "My Location" on map when no location is found (in airplane mode for example)
- Added unicode characters for some Puerto Rico cities
- Added option to view area on map with context menu (essentially a higher zoom level)
Version 1.0.0 (Jul 2010)