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Mapbox announce more efficient offline map tiles

The second version of Mapbox offline map tile packs now uses up to 40% less space. Improved tile pack efficiency means that offline maps require less space on embedded hardware and mobile devices, without sacrificing coverage or detail. Mapbox customers can reallocate that saved space toward non-map related functions, or allow users to increase the coverage area or zoom level of maps when offline.

Mapbox offline tile packs v2 currently include offline tilesets for the Mapbox Streets-v8 and Auto-v1 tilesets, with support for additional tilesets coming in the future. Applications need to use the Mapbox Mobile Maps SDKs v11.16 or higher in order to access tile packs v2. Before going live with the v2 tile packs in an application, we recommend contacting Mapbox to discuss some best practices and considerations. Please reach out to your Account Manager or contact Mapbox.

More information: https://www.mapbox.com