[enhancement] Intel Map Refresh Options

This seems like a simple enhancement. Maybe an intern could do it?

PROBLEM: The intel map refresh is usually soooo slllloooooow - and map functions are unavailable while it's loading. Can't click a portal to see its name and strength. Can't adjust the map a few meters north. Can't draw a link between two portals.

QUICK SOLUTION: Could Niantic add a new switch, so users can adjust/cancel the map refresh rate?

USER STORIES: These uses for the Intel map do not need the current refresh rate:

  • Creating a repeatable fielding plan, in an area that flips a lot (so I don't care what color it is now). No refresh needed.
  • Looking for missions in a place I'll visit next month. No refresh needed.
  • Researching wayspots, for any Niantic game (Ingress, Pokemon, etc). No refresh needed.
  • Planning a flight path for my drone (to get uniques). I use the link feature to mark off where it's been or not. A refresh every 12 hours would be fine (so I can beware very low portals that might age out and send me home).

BONUS: Removing this extra processing might speed up processing that is actually needed.

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