ArcGIS Online Blog

Welcome to the first installment of the Configure It Out series, where two professional app builders explore out of the box thinking, creative problem solving, and having fun in ArcGIS. 

The November 2025 update of ArcGIS Velocity introduces expanded support for new data providers and new real-time analytics for streamlined workflows.

The October 2025 update to ArcGIS Online has arrived, along with two brand‑new tools for editing –Split and Merge – plus a tricked-out selection experience that makes it easy to fine‑tune exactly which features you’re working with.

The October 2025 release of Esri Demographics introduces a wealth of data to significantly improve your analysis and enhance decision-making. Key highlights include: 

• Esri France: Updating data vintage from 2022 to 2025. Removing 14 population/housing variables and adding 4 household-related variables. 

• Canada, Environics Analytics: Updating data vintage from 2024 to 2025. Adding 14 DemoStats variables and 145 Household Spend variables, while removing 162 outdated Household Spend variables.  

• Esri Norway: Adding 200 new data variables for Norway users. 

Discover all these updates and more in our What's New October2025 blog article. 

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If you missed the UC, or just want a recap of what we covered,  this article is for you. We'll explore enhancements to Editing over the past year, including tools for drawing and selecting features, improved snapping, managing templates, and batch attribute editing.

Read the blog for the latest information on the June release of ArcGIS Velocity. 

Want to explore how a deep understanding of U.S. neighborhoods can improve your mapping and analysis? Get started with the newly released version of ArcGIS Tapestry.