Issue with beta v2023.8 on phone

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kbellamy

• July 31, 2023 16:41
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Looking at the beta release of v2023.8 from July 27 and while it looks pretty good on my 8" tablet, there is a concerning issue on my 6.5" phone that I use for on-dash navigation on my motorcycle. This beta version appears to have omitted the ability to put the map into a "full screen" view, making the navigation bar a permanent fixture of the UI. When using the app in landscape orientation, this causes a significant loss in viewable map area and also results in the relocated zoom buttons being crowded into the position marker. Please do not remove the ability to "full screen" the display to provide an uncluttered and large as possible view of the map.

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  ray

  • August 01, 2023 13:28

  I hardly use that feature but I can see it being an issue for some people.

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  kent

  • August 05, 2023 20:45

  I completely agree. The full screen feature MUST be there or the phone app is very difficult to use. You lose almost 1/3 of the screen in landscape mode.

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  88jmartin88

  • August 06, 2023 00:04

  I agree as well. This is a BIG issue for me as well. Now, VERY difficult to use on a motorcycle. Please put the Full Screen feature back.

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  88jmartin88

  • August 21, 2023 18:10

  Contacted Gaia Support, and it went like this. I edited out some of the fluff (hello, thank you, sorry, etc.) I hope they help us.

  Me: I can't find "Full Screen" button now that I have updated to new version 2023.8 Please tell me how I can access it. Thanks

  Gaia: Unfortunately, the full-screen mode has been removed. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. I have forwarded your feedback to our Product Team for review and consideration in future updates.

  Me: The removal of the full screen function has made the app pretty much unusable on a motorcycle. I will likely be canceling my premium subscription

  Gaia: I understand your frustration and disappointment regarding the changes to the full-screen feature. Your feedback is valuable to us, and I want to assure you that your input has been submitted to our Product team for review

  Me: Hi Christian, I should have mentioned that I have to use my mobile phone in landscape orientation on the motorcycle. In portrait not having full screen isn't too bad. But in landscape, the big bar across the screen hides a huge portion of the map display

  Gaia: I'm glad you've brought this to our attention. I'll make sure to pass along this feedback to our Product team. If you happen to come across any additional feedback or suggestions, please don't hesitate to let me know.

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  88jmartin88

  • September 18, 2023 17:33

  They fixed it! New release has Full Screen again! Thanks Gaia!

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