#Hiking Features

Strava has announced a set of new and updated hiking features aimed at helping users discover trails, navigate routes, and share outdoor experiences with others. The update covers different parts of the hiking experience, including route planning, real-time navigation, and social sharing. According to Strava, hiking has become more social on the platform, with its Year In Sport report showing a 5.8-times increase in hiking clubs in 2025. Other features include Route Following on Apple Watch, Smart Watch Route Sync for compatible devices, Offline Routes, a fullscreen recording map, and Live Elevation tracking. Sticker stats and hiking-focused Clubs are also available for sharing routes, challenges, and achievements with the community. Most of the new features are available now, while the updated map styles are scheduled to roll out later this summer. Telegram has released a fully native Apple Watch app, bringing messaging and media features directly to watchOS users. Meta has announced the global rollout of new subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, adding paid features across its social media and messaging platforms. Read more in our articles including "Strava introduces bew features for hikers and outdoor users" and "Netflix unveils New Mobile Experience, Gaming Vision".