From 9a7f24bddcbbce9ebe2e703c9c64350c9aed0a0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dennis Guse Date: Thu, 13 May 2021 06:56:32 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README. --- README.md | 81 ++++++++++--------- .../android/en-US/full_description.txt | 12 +-- 2 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 42 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 51c162e27..d66ced134 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -49,39 +49,6 @@ _OpenTracks_ is a sport tracking application that completely respects your priva -## Features: -* __Tracking:__ track your sport and outdoor activities -* __Photos and Markers:__ mark interesting locations while tracking (also with photos) -* __Bluetooth LE sensors:__ - * heart rate - * cycling: speed and cadence - * cycling: power meter -* __Export data:__ export tracks either as KMZ (incl. photos), KML or GPX -* __No Internet access:__ Internet is not used -* __Voice announcements__ -* __No advertising__ -* __Privacy:__ - * _does not contain any in-app analytics_ - * _does not use Google Play Services_ - * _has no cloud integration_ - -__Only required permissions:__ -* _ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION_: required to use the GPS. - -An overview of Bluetooth LE sensors that are known to work with OpenTracks is in [README_TESTED_SENSORS.md](README_TESTED_SENSORS.md). - -_Please note:_ -_OpenTracks_ does not contain a _map_ (as this would require internet access). - -## Custom Dashboards (incl. Map) -As of v3.3.1 OpenTracks enables to use custom dashboards. -The reference implementation is [OSMDashboard](https://github.com/OpenTracksApp/OSMDashboard), which presents an OpenStreetMap map (showing the current track, incl. updates). -The developer documentation is in [README_API.md](README_API.md). - -Alternatively, recorded tracks can be shared as KMZ/GPX to installed applications (e.g., [OsmAnd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand)). -However, this is rather slow and does not provide updates while recording. - - ## Screenshots
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+## Features +* __Tracking:__ track your sport and outdoor activities +* __Voice announcements__ +* __Photos and Markers:__ mark interesting locations while tracking +* __Export:__ + * export tracks either as KMZ (incl. photos), KML, or GPX + * export automatically after each recording (e.g., to sync) + * avoid duplication: each exported file contain a random unique identifier (i.e., `opentracks:trackid`) +* __Altitude:__ + * gain/loss via barometric sensor (if present) + * shown in EGM2008 (above mean sea level); exported as WGS84 +* __Bluetooth LE sensors:__ + * heart rate + * cycling: speed and distance + * cycling: cadence + * cycling: power meter + +### Gadgetbridge integration + +OpenTracks can be used with [Gadgetbridge](https://www.gadgetbridge.org/): +* shows statistics via notification on smart watches (requires Gadgetbridge 0.56.1 or later), and +* Gadgetbridge's GPX exporter generates `opentracks:trackid` to avoid duplication (Gadgetbridge 0.53.0 or later). + +### Privacy +* __No Internet access:__ Internet is not used +* __No advertising__ +* __No in-app analytics__ +* __No use of Google Play Services__ + +__Only required permission:__ +* _ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION_: required to use the GPS. + +An overview of Bluetooth LE sensors that are known to work with OpenTracks is in [README_TESTED_SENSORS.md](README_TESTED_SENSORS.md). + +## Custom Dashboards (incl. map) +As of v3.3.1, OpenTracks supports custom dashboards. +The reference implementation is [OSMDashboard](https://github.com/OpenTracksApp/OSMDashboard), which presents an OpenStreetMap map (showing the current track, incl. updates). +The developer documentation is in [README_API.md](README_API.md). + +Alternatively, recorded tracks can be shared as KMZ/GPX with installed applications (e.g., [OsmAnd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand)). +However, this is rather slow and does not provide updates while recording. + ## Project history _OpenTracks_ is based upon Google _My Tracks app_ ([code](https://code.google.com/archive/p/mytracks/)). Initially, _My Tracks_ was initially released by Google in 2010 as [open-source software](http://google-latlong.blogspot.fr/2010/05/code-for-my-tracks-is-now-yours.html). In 2016, [Google decided to discontinue](https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6333516) _My Tracks_ and stopped distributing it via the Google Play store in April 2016. -The [Plonk42](https://github.com/plonk42) conducted some maintenance work until 2016, so _My Tracks_ could still be used (based upon version _Google's MyTracks_ version 2.0.6). +Then [Plonk42](https://github.com/plonk42) conducted some maintenance work until 2016, so _My Tracks_ could still be used (based upon version _Google's MyTracks_ version 2.0.6). Plonk42's version is available [here](https://github.com/Plonk42/mytracks). In 2019, _OpenTracks_ was forked from Plonk42's _My Tracks_ and major rework was conducted. @@ -114,11 +123,11 @@ Rework of _OpenTracks_ included: * removing calorie estimation and activity estimation, * removing support for ANT+ and Classic Bluetooth, * adding support for Bluetooth LE heart rate sensors, -* removing Protobuf (store sensosensorr data in SQLite columns directly), and +* removing Protobuf (store sensor data in SQLite columns directly), and * removing Android Service API for other apps. Artwork, logos and user interface remained more or less unchanged. More information about _Google My Tracks_: * [Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MyTracks) -* [Google code archive](https://code.google.com/archive/p/mytracks/) +* [Google code archive](https://code.google.com/archive/p/mytracks/) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/full_description.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/full_description.txt index 7c8868b5b..94300112b 100644 --- a/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/full_description.txt +++ b/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/full_description.txt @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ OpenTracks is a sport tracking application that completely respects your privacy Features: * Sport tracking: track your sport and outdoor activities * Photos and markers: mark interesting locations while tracking -* Supports Bluetooth LE sensors: - * heart rate - * cycling: speed and cadence - * cycling: power meter -* Export data: export tracks either as KML or GPX -* No Internet access: Internet is not used +* Altitude gain and loss: via barometric sensor +* Altitude shown in EGM2008 (above mean sea level); exported as WGS84 +* Voice announcements +* Supports Bluetooth LE sensors: heart rate, speed and distance (cycling), cadence (cycling), and power meter (cycling) +* Export data: export tracks either as KMZ (incl. photos), KML, or GPX +* No Internet access: Internet is not used \ No newline at end of file