MobileNavigator North America iPhone application

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:00:00 UTC +00:00

There are plenty of weather apps, and lots of navigation apps, but there are few apps that allow you to plan a road trip taking current conditions or forecasts into consideration. Road Trip Weather does that. The US $0.99 app allows you to input your current location or starting point, a mid-point on your trip, and your destination. After some quick calculations, a map will show your route and some color codes will show good weather, bad weather, and weather that is worth noting. If you click on a point on the map, you'll get some details about conditions. This app is not a navigation app, just a quick way to get an idea what to expect. You can set it for a start time on the current day, the next day, or the following day. I found the information accurate and a good place to turn if you are planning Read More

NAVIGON’s Windows Phone 7 app gets an update

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:23:31 UTC +00:00

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NAVIGON updated its Windows Phone 7 app, allowing users to download maps by state, while also including other features to the mix. Here’s what’s new: In related news, NAVIGON and its parent company Garmin are slashing down prices of their onboard navigation apps and Traffic Live in-app purchases across platforms by up to 40% for the holidays until January 5: NAVIGON for Android USA & Canada ($39.99 instead of $49.99) NAVIGON for Android USA ($29.99 instead of $39.99) NAVIGON for Android Traffic Live in-app purchase ($14.99 instead of $19.99) NAVIGON for iPhone USA & Canada ($38.99 instead of $59.99) NAVIGON for iPhone USA ($29.99 instead of $49.99) NAVIGON for iPhone MyRegion ($19.99 instead of $29.99) NAVIGON for iPhone Traffic Live in-app purchase ($14.99 instead of $19.99) Garmin StreetPilot iPhone USA & Canada ($49.99 instead of $59.99) Garmin StreetPilot iPhone USA ($39.99 instead of $49.99) Garmin StreetPilot iPhone Traffic ($14.99 instead of Read More

Price Drop: Getting to Thanksgiving Dinner

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:30:00 UTC +00:00

Mac|Life

Posted 11/18/2011 at 4:30pm | by J Keirn-Swanson We're moving into the thick of the holiday season with Thanksgiving just around the corner, so get your fat pants ready. But before you can find yourself in that sweet couch food-coma, you're gonna have to make it to your dinner destination, and we've got some cranberry-jam-sweet deals on apps this week. Okay, so this one you'll want to use before you tuck in. Getting to Grandma's house for the big holiday feast means either some creative back road driving or getting up at 3am before everyone else is on the road. CoPilot Live wants to make things easier for you with their maps and real-time traffic condition updates. Find your fastest route, and do it cheaper with 50% off the usual price. USA maps for only a tenner and the full North America down from 25 bucks to $12.99. Tighter belt? Go Read More

NAVIGON 2.0 for iPhone rocks improved UI, lets you download only the maps you need

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:03:48 UTC +00:00

IntoMobile

NAVIGON launched the second generation of its iPhone navigation app, which “completely redefines core elements of iPhone navigation,” including a new map management function and an in app purchase option for quarterly map updates. As a result, users will be able to choose which map regions to download to their device, thus saving some storage space of their iPhone. Moreover, separating the app and maps also simplifies future updates, as users can update the app (about 40MB) without reinstalling the maps multiple times. For instance, users who own the USA version can pick the states they want immediately and download additional regions at a later time. NAVIGON 2.0 is also the first iPhone navigation app to offer quarterly map updates. The FreshMaps service uses map and POI database from NAVTEQ to ensure the most accurate data possible. In addition, this release of NAVIGON also comes with some UI improvements. It is Read More

Navigon 2.0 for iPhone offers new name, download options

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:00:00 UTC +00:00

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Updated to include force-quit fix for missing favorites. If you're already a Navigon GPS app owner you'll find a significant free update at the app store today. If you haven't chosen a GPS navigation solution yet, Navigon has given you good reason to check the product out. Navigon 2.0 is a complete rethink of the app, with new GUI elements, and the ability to selectively download just the states you want maps for. Never get to the West coast? Save space by not putting those maps on your iPhone at all. Users of the North America and USA versions in particular will benefit, so map storage can be measured in megabytes rather than gigabytes. Even owners of the regional versions can save a lot of storage space. The result is a lot of extra room on your iPhone or iPad for music, movies, or apps. Even better for fence sitters, Navigon Read More

Navigon Releases MobileNavigator 2.0, Declares War on Oversized GPS Apps

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:19:13 UTC +00:00

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Since its release, Navigon’s MobileNavigator has been at the forefront of the Navigation category in Apple’s iOS App Store. It was the first of the name brand apps to be released for the iPhone, and it has stayed ahead of the pack, at least as far as features were concerned, ever since. MobileNavigator has also lead in another respect that isn’t so positive- size. The country and continent versions of the app come in well over the competition, which aren’t exactly small themselves. Sure, you’ve got all of those wonderful features, but when you only have 8 or 16 GB of space on your iOS device, giving up over 2 GB to one app is a hard pill to swallow. Well, Navigon is out in front of the pack again with their latest upgrade to version 2.0 of MobileNavigator. Now, you can add or subtract individual state maps at will so Read More

5 apps for the Zombie Apocalypse

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:00:00 UTC +00:00

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It's much harder to put together a 5 Apps post for the Zombie Apocalypse than you might think. Do we focus on serious topics like first aid, or do we try to inject a little humor like Plants vs. Zombies for "training skills"? In the end, we came to the conclusion that this was simply too complex a topic to limit to just five app titles. We give you five app topics instead -- and we've skipped the entertainment component. In that spirit of deadly serious preparedness training, we give you "5 App Categories for the Zombie Apocalypse." First Aid The app store is brimming with first aid applications. We liked the free Know-it-All First Aid refresher app, which seems to have plenty of good reviews and cover the basics. Other well-reviewed apps included Pocket First Aid and CPR ($3.99), and Emergency First Aid & Treatment Guide ($0.99). Emergency health response Read More

NAVIGON Announces Next Generation Navigation Apps

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:30:02 UTC +00:00

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By Rob LeFebvre on September 6th, 2011 GPS app provider NAVIGON announces a significant update cum redefinition of their already popular GPS apps. NAVIGON AG, one of the big navigation companies out there, announced this past THursday not just an update, but a full re-definition of their smartphone navigation software, available for the iPhone and other smartphone platforms, including Android (now) and Windows Phone 7 (later this year). “Over the last two years, we’ve continuously added new features to our navigation apps, transforming them into the most feature-rich smartphone GPS apps available,” said Gerhard Mayr, NAVIGON vice-president of worldwide mobile phones and new markets. “For our new generation of apps, we went back to the drawing board to see how we could elevate smartphone navigation to the next level. Feedback from our users suggests that a better way to manage and update maps and a more intuitive user interface are top Read More

Where To? gets a barrel of new features for your navigation pleasure

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:00:00 UTC +00:00

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I've looked at Where To? before and found it to be a handy, easy to use local guide when I'm looking for anything from Art Galleries to the Zoo. It has info on nearby food, shopping, health care and attractions. The latest version of this app has added improvements to the animations in augmented reality mode, a new direction indicator, and support for Google Earth. It has connectivity to the Motion X GPS program for directions in addition to the existing TomTom and Navigon apps. Where To? also adds store hours when provided by a business. I found that many entries had that information. There's no shortage of these local info apps, and I've always liked Around Me which has some similar capabilities but without the links to nav apps. I like the improvements in this version of the Where To? app. It is an 11 MB download, works in 10 Read More

GPS Bookmarker Allows You to Save Locations on Your iPhone

Tue, 03 May 2011 21:00:12 UTC +00:00

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We’ve reported in the past that Apple is looking to update the Maps app in iOS. Outside of turn-by-turn directions and Street View, the application is fairly limited in its current form. This has allowed other companies like Navigon and TomTom to compete in the App Store with their GPS applications, derived from years of navigation experience. If Apple is looking to compete with the heavyweights, they really need to beef up the Maps app’s feature set. Obviously we all hope to see spoken turn-by-turn directions added, but what other functions would you want in an iOS navigation app? Personally, I wouldn’t mind Apple improving the bookmarking option. Over the last few weeks I have been apartment hunting. In a larger city, trying to find a place to live amongst hundreds of different places can be a daunting task. Not only are you looking to stay in a certain price range, Read More

iPhone navigation in the back country

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:00:00 UTC +00:00

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I've written before about navigating with the iPhone, and the differences between having the maps on board your phone versus downloading them over the air. The differences were readily obvious on my recent photo trek to the Monument Valley area on the Arizona and Utah border. About 30 miles south of Kayenta, I fired up the Garmin GPS app. It needs an internet connection to work, and none were available. In that part of the country, AT&T has nothing, so when I had any signal at all, I was roaming. You can see the result in the gallery -- a blank screen with a car icon (not much help). No maps, no destination information, nothing. I then fired up my Navigon app, and even though there was no voice or data service, I had a detailed map because the map info was on the phone. Apps like Navigon still use the Read More

Navigation app sales and Verizon friendliness

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:30:00 UTC +00:00

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There's a flurry of GPS related news today, so let's get right on with it. First, one of our favorite nav apps, Navigon, is having a pretty big sale to celebrate its milestone of 2 million sales worldwide. If you've been lusting after a Navigon app, there's a 4-day, 50% off sale beginning today. Regional versions for the US are $14.99. The US-Canada app is $29.99. The USA-only version is $24.99. Current users can take advantage of the promotion as well, with prices for in-app purchases of Traffic Live, Panorama View 3D and Zagat Survey for MobileNavigator iPhone at 25 percent off. On the TomTom front, that excellent nav solution is on sale for $34.99 for the US version. The US-Canada app is $39.99. The sale has no end date. TomTom also notes that new iPhone users on Verizon will be seeing a "connect to GPS" warning when they start up. Read More

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Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:09:40 UTC +00:00

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Resistance Was Futile: Garmin Finally Launches GPS iPhone App

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:22:34 UTC +00:00

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I don’t think there was any question as to if Garmin would release an iPhone app, it was more of just a question of when. After dragging their feet for what seemed like an eternity, Garmin has finally released its first iPhone navigation app, entitled StreetPilot. Is it too late for the company who is widely considered to be the best manufacturer of stand alone GPS systems, or can they sway customers away from Navigon and TomTom? Oddly enough, the app has been available for some time now, since December 23, 2010. Understandably, Garmin decided that CES was the place to make the best splash with an announcement; hence the announcement was saved for today. The first thing that stands out to me is the lack of different SKU’s for the different regions of the United States; Navigon does something similar, and Tom Tom offers different apps for different countries. Thus far, it seems Read More

Navigon updates MyRegion versions with new features and makes it a universal app

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:30:00 UTC +00:00

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Navigon today released version 1.70 of the MyRegion versions of our top rated GPS app. The North America, USA version and Canada version updates will follow shortly. The new goodies include: There are price reductions on all the Navigon apps until January 6. The North America Mobile Navigator, normally $59.99, is now $44.99. The USA only version is discounted $15.00 to $34.99, as is the Canada only version. The MyRegion apps, covering the East, Central or Western U.S. have been discounted $5.00 to $24.99. No date has been offered as to when the Canada, North America and U.S. apps will get this update, but it should be soon. Purchasers of those versions will get the update at no charge when it's available. Current owners of the Navigon apps will also get the updates for free. For now, these updates only apply to the North American versions of the apps. Navigon is Read More

App Showdown: TomTom vs. Navigon

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:50:12 UTC +00:00

Mac|Life

Posted 12/14/2010 at 9:50am | by Matthew Tilmann As blizzards and the like bear down on the nation, sometimes traveling can get a little dicey, and it can be easy to lose where you're at. Granted, you could probably just pull over and open a map, but why not let your iPhone do that for you? We highlight two apps that are the leaders, Navigon's MobileNavigator North America, and TomTom's U.S. & Canada app. Before we get going, when it comes to GPS apps, one of the largest questions most have is, "how much is this gonna cost me?" As of the time of this writing, Navigon and TomTom are both at $59.99 USD. Let's get driving! When Navigon's app first came out, many were leery of it, because of the fact that Navigon's portable devices came to an abrupt halt in the US, so many wondered if the app would Read More

2010 TiPb Award for Favorite Navigation App goes to…!

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:12:26 UTC +00:00

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By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010 | Your votes have been counted, your voices have been heard, and we’re proud to announce the 2010 TiPb Readers Choice Award for Favorite Navigation App goes to… NAVIGON Mobile Navigator! NAVIGON MobileNavigator has been at the forefront turn-by-turn navigation apps since Apple brought the functionality to the iPhone. Now, with iOS 4′s multitasking background location services, and the latest updates and enhancements to MobileNavigator, not only does it rival traditional dedicated GPS units, but in many ways surpasses them. “We’re honored that the TiPb.com community voted NAVIGON MobileNavigator as their favorite iPhone navigation app. This award recognizes our dedication to delivering innovation and quality products to consumers now and into the future. The iPhone has been and continues to be an extremely important platform for NAVIGON. It has allowed MobileNavigator to significantly move the category of navigation applications forward; delivering a solution that Read More

Save 50 percent on MobileNavigator GPS apps

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:00 UTC +00:00

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Navigon's MobileNavigator packs more features than just about any other GPS app--and it's on sale for half off. Standalone GPS navigators are pretty cheap these days, but when it comes to getting the most bang for the buck, it's hard to beat an app-equipped iPhone. One of the most popular navigation apps for the iPhone, Navigon's MobileNavigator North America, normally sells for $79.99, but in honor of the company's first-year App Store anniversary, it's on sale for $39.99. This half-off sale, which is good through Sunday, August 15, also extends to MobileNavigator USA (now $24.99); MobileNavigator Canada ($24.99); and MyRegion East, Central, and West ($14.99 each, down from $29.99). Navigon has discounted its prices for in-app purchases as well. Traffic Live, normally $24.99, is on sale for $12.99, while Panorama View 3D, which shows a more topographical view of your surroundings--and looks really cool--is now just $4.99. All versions of MobileNavigator Read More

Epic Follow-Up Review: Navigon MobileNavigator for iPhone

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:32:45 UTC +00:00

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The last time we took a look at Navigon’s MobileNavigator was back in December at version 1.4. Navigon released version 1.6 for the iPhone about a month ago, and if you haven’t heard the news, MobileNavigator turned one on August 12 and Navigon is having one heck of a sale to celebrate. So, let’s get caught up with what’s new in MobileNavigator. Version 1.5 Connection to Facebook and Twitter Panorama View 3-D Navigon MyRoutes Version 1.6: Weather Live “Clever Parking” Improved Destination Information Display Pedestrian Voice Guidance iPhone 4 Retina Display Enhancements Enhanced Reality View Pro and Street Name Text Latest NAVTEQ Maps iOS4 Background Support Ok, so Navigon has been pretty busy in the last 6 months. That is why this is an “epic” follow-up review. There is just so much ground to cover in this app! Of course, if you have followed the iPhone App Store’s turn by turn Read More

Select NAVIGON MobileNavigator Apps 50% Off

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:05:10 UTC +00:00

iPhoneFreak

You’re going to have to be quick though, as these offers are valid for ‘a short time’, which looks to mean between today and the 15th August! The promotion is being held to celebrate MobileNavigator’s first birthday and the fact they have gained 1 million-plus iPhone users. There are more than 20 MobileNavigator apps covering many different regions and countries and the offers appear to relate to most of the packages they sell. To save you searching through the App Store to find them, we’ve listed several of the apps we know to have had the 50% discount applied and provided the iTunes links as usual: The last update provided support for iOS 4’s mulit-tasking feature along with live weather data and CleverParking, which helps identify parking spots when you arrive at your destination. Other NAVIGON maps include the Russia, South Africa, Brazil and Eastern Europe, so make sure you take Read More

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Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:09:27 UTC +00:00

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On the road with the latest Navigon MobileNavigator

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:00:00 UTC +00:00

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The iOS 4 update to MobileNavigator North America has been eagerly awaited by fans of the best selling turn-by-turn navigation system, and overall I'd call the update a win. To test the system, I took a drive from Southern Arizona to Chandler, a suburb of Phoenix. First off, having the multitasking capabilities was wonderful. I could take or make calls without stopping the route guidance, and while I was on the phone, I could get notice of turns. Since my phone was connected to my car via Bluetooth, the voice announcements came through the car speaker. I set up speed limit warnings, and the system dutifully warned me if I was going too fast, which is easy to do on those long, straight Arizona highways. Furthermore, getting the current conditions on a long trip means that the info will be out of date when you arrive. It would be more helpful Read More

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Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:49:26 UTC +00:00

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NAVIGON MobileNavigator goes iOS 4

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:00:20 UTC +00:00

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By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Jul 11, 2010 | NAVIGON dropped us a note to let us know that new, feature-filled, iOS 4-friendly version of MobileNavigator they previewed for us back at WWDC 2010 has hit the App Store and is available now. It includes: What’s more, NAVIGON is offering limited time, promotional pricing to help ease new users into the new version — $49.99 for MobileNavigator North America and $17.99 for MobileNavigator US MyRegion is available for $17.99 (additional regional map can be accessed as an In App Purchase for $12.99). Read More

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Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:43:21 UTC +00:00

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Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:42:28 UTC +00:00

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Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:37:22 UTC +00:00

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NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Gets Update – Now Knows Where To Park

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:21:58 UTC +00:00

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By Chris Hall on July 10th, 2010 NAVIGON Mobile Navigator gets a huge update for iOS4 / iPhone 4 and much more. NAVIGON Mobile Navigator, judging by our review of the app, as well as the reviews from many other app publications, is one of the top GPS apps in the App Store. Last night, it was updated to add some more great tweaks to its already impressive software. The new update, version 1.6.0, includes “Live Weather, Clever Parking, updated NAVTEQ maps, Destination Information Display, Pedestrian Mode Voice Guidance, Enhanced Reality View™ Pro, and iOS4 integration / multitasking”. In order to get you where you want to go “stress-free and on time”, the apps new “Live Weather” feature provides “temperature and weather condition icons (that) appear in the route overview screen before and during navigation”. Also now with the “Clever Parking” feature. “When approaching the destination, a “P” icon appears in Read More

Navigon updates MobileNavigator with iOS4 multitasking, new maps and parking info

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:30:00 UTC +00:00

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The popular Navigon app for the iPhone has had a significant update which is likely to please current owners and may get the company some new sales as well. New features include Live Weather (which gives the current weather wherever you're going), parking information, iOS 4 integration -- including background navigation and Retina Display enhancements), and updates to the NAVTEQ maps included. Additionally, there are some nice changes and improvements to the graphics, so this is a fairly substantial update. Read on for a little more insight. The 3D Panorama view that shows topographic features had broken on the new retina displays, and now it renders properly on the higher resolution iPhone 4 screens. Pricing has been adjusted downward. The US $79.99 US and Canada version are now $49.99 for the next 12 days. The US MyRegion versions are $17.99, down from the regular $29.99. Buyers of the regional apps will Read More

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Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:32:01 UTC +00:00

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First day thoughts on iPhone 4

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:00:00 UTC +00:00

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The day has finally come. After 2 1/2 hours in the reserved line, I was able to walk out with the iPhone 4 up and running, albeit without contacts, music, videos or my app collection. Getting it home and synced was uneventful. iTunes detected the new phone and dutifully restored everything. A couple of reminders, however: First, some passwords won't survive the sync. I had to sign on to Pandora again, enter my email passwords once more, and tell my Navigon app that I did indeed purchase traffic and panorama view maps. Tapping their icons re-loaded them, but the panorama maps don't display properly just yet, while the regular 2D and 3D maps work just fine. Hopefully this will be part of a Navigon update that includes multitasking. Oh, and your Bluetooth devices will have to be re-paired as well. Speed increases are pretty obvious and very welcome. I could easily Read More

Top 5 apps for your iPhone 4

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:12:27 UTC +00:00

The iPhone Blog

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 | Just get a new iPhone or iPod touch and curious which are the best, most must-have apps and games you need to install first? Want to really show off that Retina Display or take advantage of multitasking? Well read on for TiPb’s top 10 most recommended, most must-have iPhone apps to get your started. Just switch to iPhone or Verizon iPhone? Also check out: Facebook is one of the most popular sites on the web, so any wonder it’s once of the most popular apps on iPhone? Sometimes we suspect people live almost entirely in the Facebook app — at least until the phone rings! Sure, you can go to Facebook’s mobile site in Safari but the app offers so much more functionality, from picture uploads to easy Facebook Places and Groups access, it’s earned its place on our home screens. [Free - Read More

Navigon Shows Off New Multitasking Features In MobileNavigator App

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:33:54 UTC +00:00

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By Ben Harvell on June 22nd, 2010 Turn-by-turn directions no longer interrupted by calls and other apps With the launch of iOS4 (the new name for the iPhone’s latest operating system), Navigon is promoting how its GPS software will make use of the iPhone’s new multitasking features that allow apps to run in the background. The video below sees Navigon’s head of iNavigation (great job title!), Bernd Hahn, showing how the MobileNavigator app doesn’t need to be quit when receiving a call or using other iPhone features and apps. Navigon’s offering is one of many apps that will be making use of the new multitasking feature in iOS4 that is set to include music apps like Pandora among others. $39.99 $59.99 Released: 2009-07-22 :: Category: Navigation Read More

Next update to Navigon app will multitask on iOS 4

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:30:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Navigation is one of the iPhone app categories that will really benefit from multitasking, and Navigon will shortly release a free update to provide that highly desired functionality. You can leave the app when a call comes in, and when you end the call you'll still be navigating. Better yet, any voice alerts will be heard while you are on a call. The US and Canada version will be updated first, with the regional versions of the apps to follow shortly. Navigon has continued to be very aggressive in delivering features, and this latest update will be an important leap forward. No release date has been announced yet for the 1.6 update, but it's in review with Apple now. If you'd like to see the new features in action, Navigon has posted a video of the new version in operation. I can't wait for this update, and I expect I'm not Read More

Navigon Demos Multitasking Support For MobileNavigator

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:17:36 UTC +00:00

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iOS 4 will be launching in the next few days and with it will come multitasking. As we noted yesterday, some developers have already gotten updates with the long-awaited capability approved and into the App Store, while others are still working on getting it implemented. One of those still-working developers is Navigon, whose MobileNavigator will soon be getting multitasking support — just like TomTom — and they have decided to demo how the feature works. In the video embedded below, Navigon’s head of iNavigation from Germany, Bernd Hahn, demonstrates how MobileNavigator won’t stop giving you your all-important directions when you receive a phone call or when you need to access other apps. Navigon hasn’t announced a specific release date for MobileNavigator v1.6 thanks to the many other features that will be making their way into the update in addition to multitasking, but the team hopes to have the update submitted within the Read More

Full-featured Navigon MobileNavigator gets temporary price cut

Fri, 14 May 2010 23:00:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Just in time for those summer vacations, Navigon has dropped the price of the full North American version to U.S. $49.99. That's a 30 dollar savings. Of all the GPS apps I've tested, I found the Navigon app to be the most full-featured and accurate. The screen is very clear and it is easy to use the many features included. I especially like the display of speed limits, and the ability to get a warning if I go over. Text-to-speech is very clear, and local search, which uses Google, is very handy and keeps the points of interest information up to date. You can also enhance the app with additional purchases of live traffic info, and a 3D panorama view that shows you the contours of the geography you are driving through. My only quibble with most of the full featured nav apps is that they are too darned expensive. The Read More

MobileNavigator North America Marked Down $30 For A Limited Time

Fri, 14 May 2010 15:17:50 UTC +00:00

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Navigon has decided to counter TomTom’s recent price reduction to their turn-by-turn navigation app with one of their own. Isn’t competition wonderful? Until May 31st, navigation needy iPhone users will be able to pick up Navigon’s MobileNavigator North America for $30 off of its original price, putting it on-par in price with TomTom U.S. & Canada at $49.99! So what will you get for $49.99? Only the best, of course. MobileNavigator North America features an intuitive interface that’s easy on the eyes, lane guidance, day and night modes, text-to-speech, route planning, Google local search, turn-by-turn route lists, Navigon MyRoutes, integrated iPod controls, social networking features, and much more. If you deem it necessary, you can also choose to purchase Traffic Live for a one-time fee of $24.99 or the nifty Panorama View for $9.99. If you don’t travel outside of your region that often, you may want to hold out for another Read More

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Fri, 14 May 2010 15:17:58 UTC +00:00

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Fri, 14 May 2010 15:03:59 UTC +00:00

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Fri, 14 May 2010 15:00:16 UTC +00:00

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Fri, 14 May 2010 14:37:40 UTC +00:00

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Top 5 iPhone travel apps

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:12:10 UTC +00:00

The iPhone Blog

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 | Today’s top 5 is directed towards iPhone users who travel for work, for fun, or for a little bit of both. From booking to preparing, finding your way to finding your food, and keeping yourself entertained while go, the iPhone really does have plenty of apps for all of that. Just like our other top 5 must-have iPhone app posts, all of these applications are available in the App Store. For the full run down, follow us after the break! Tripit [free - iTunes link] is an iPhone front-end to the free TripIt.com online service. With TripIt, once you book your online hotel and flight information, you just forward them the email and they automagically create a itinerary for you include flight times, airport maps, hotel maps, etc. Basically, all you travel has belong to them — but they’ll package and present it Read More

iPhone Apps: New Games and Notable Updates

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:25:22 UTC +00:00

The iPhone Blog

By Staff, Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010 | While everyone in the US waits for the iPad Wi-Fi to ship this Saturday and bring iPad apps along with it, let’s not forget the iPhone and its App Store already 170,000 strong. Here are some new games and notable updates to keep us all busy while we wait! - Chop Chop Runner [$0.99 - iTunes link]. Avoid obstacles and fight off enemy hoards to save the emperor’s daughter in this fast and frantic side-scrolling platform game. - PushPixPull [$2.99 - iTunes link]. Help the cute little robot Pix travel from world to world by solving puzzles. Apply your intellectual powers to unravel enigmas, pushing and pulling bricks into positions so that they do not repeat in columns, rows or squares. - Skies of Glory: Battle of Britain [$6.99 - iTunes link]. Take to the skies and become a WWII fighter ace. Perform aerial Read More

Navigon updates Mobile Navigator North America

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:00:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

These Navigon guys really do constant upgrades and enhancements of this popular app. Today, the US$79.99 North American version of the Navigon iPhone app has added connections to Facebook and Twitter, along with Navigon MyRoutes. According to the company, MyRoutes recommendations are based on the personal driving behavior of the user, the day of the week, and the time of day. MyRoutes always shows the best possible route for the driver on the basis of his or her driving behavior and by means of an optical "MyRoute" indicator. In addition to this recommended route, up to two alternatives are displayed. Also added is the option to buy Panorama View 3D, which gives you a more topographic view of the terrain based on NASA data. That option is an in-app $9.99 purchase. The 3D views require an additional 580 MB download. The Panorama, Facebook, and Twitter features will be coming to the Read More

MobileNavigator v1.5 Now Available, Adds Social Connectivity, 3D Map Views, And Personalized Routes

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:34:14 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

This is it MobileNavigator users, this is what you have all been waiting for since mid-February. Today Navigon’s MobileNavigator v1.5 update was released, unleashing three new features which include Facebook and Twitter connectivity, 3D in-map views, and personalized routes. MobileNavigator‘s new social feature allows you to post your current position, destination, and estimated time of arrival to your Facebook or Twitter feeds, all without causing an interruption in the navigation process. MobileNavigator v1.5 also adds MyRoutes, or simply put, personalized routes. This feature analyzes your driving habits, patterns, location, and the time/day to provide you with up to three routes to choose from along with an estimated time of arrival, distance, and driving time for each of those routes. The third new feature comes at a cost, but that doesn’t make it any less worthy. Panorama View 3D gives you true 3D in-map views of the terrain ahead of you by Read More

Navigon launches regional nav apps at lower prices

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:30:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

If you've been lusting after the Navigon apps for your iPhone, the company has just released lower-priced regional versions that divide the country into three sections and let you add other parts of the U.S. with an in-app purchase. You can now buy Western states, Central U.S. or Eastern states as standalone regions. The single region version is US$24.99 until April 12, when the price goes up to $29.99. If you buy one region, you can add another region for $12.99 each. These new versions contain all the features of the Navigon U.S. and Canada version. All versions include the new MyRoutes feature. Navigon MyRoutes learns from the user's driving style to provide customized and better route recommendations. The feature also offers up to two alternative routes clearly displayed on a map including ETA, distance and driving time. This lets users choose the route that best serves their individual situation. The Read More

TomTom for U.S. and Canada updated with real time traffic and more

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

We told you it was coming, and now it has arrived. The popular US$59.95 TomTom app is ready to hit the road with real time traffic available as an additional in-app purchase. Included with the 1.3 update at no additional charge is Google local search, revised map data, music fading, automatic day and night mode based on your location, and the ability to add locations from other applications. The real time traffic option has some nice features. Updates are received every 3 minutes. If a delay along your route is found, you will get notification from the app and automatically be re-routed. The not-so-great feature is that the traffic info will set you back $19.95 for 12 months of information. By contrast, when I reviewed the live traffic option on the Navigon app in November, it was a one time price of $19.95. The Navigon app itself is 10 bucks more Read More

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The Myth of iPhone App Piracy [IPhone Apps]

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:00:00 UTC +00:00

Gizmodo

People rarely talk about iPhone app piracy, but when they do, it sounds devastating: 90% piracy rates, $450 million in lost sales, etc. Here's the truth: App Store piracy isn't a big deal—and it never will be. With these shockingly high reports comes the general air that developers are being marauded and pillaged by Viking hordes and that Apple isn't doing enough to stop it. This resonates! Developers don't control much about the App Store, so if the entire app protection system has been cracked—which it has—you'd expect the looting to be wholesale; the impact on developers to be immediate and devastating; and the problem to be grave indeed. And yet the piracy issue seems to be dying. The story behind the lack of a story, it turns out, is that iPhone piracy is nowhere near as serious as many people say it is, and that before long, it may not Read More

Macworld Expo 2010: Cool Product Finds From the Show Floor

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:45:48 UTC +00:00

TheAppleBlog

I saw some great products at the recent Macworld expo. Here are a few items that grabbed my attention. Navigon for iPhone: The latest release of Navigon MobileNavigator for iPhone has added a new panorama 3D view that uses terrain elevation data from NASA. The feature is available via in-app purchase. I also got a hands-on demo of the MyRoutes feature which will show you three different route choices to find the best combination of speed and distance for you. DJay Software with Spin Controller: The thing I love about the Djay Software with the Spin hardware controller is that it is a real DJ system for the Mac. It’s not a game like DJ Hero or something. You can spin records right from your iTunes library. You get some added digital benefits like automatic tempo matching so you can concentrate more on the music and less on the technical bits Read More

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App Advice Daily: Appisode 73 – App Giveaways Galore!

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:52:25 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

Rumors are swirling that Apple may drop the price of the iPad. Navigon’s Mobile Navigator gets an update and new features. In honor of MacWorld we are giving away tons of free apps! Check out the show for your chance to win. We have a new app in our Utility Toolbox: GreenFuel App of the Day: Booooly Read More

Navigon’s MobileNavigator To Get Social Connectivity, 3D Map Views, And Personalized Routes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:45:08 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

Navigon has announced that their turn-by-turn iPhone navigation app, MobileNavigator, will be getting beefed up with three fancy new features in v1.5: Facebook and Twitter connectivity, 3D in-map views, and personalized routes. To sweeten the pot, the app will be on sale for only $69.99 until February 15th. In MobileNavigator v1.5, you will be able to post your current position, destination, and estimated time of arrival to Facebook or Twitter without causing any interruption in the navigation process. The update will also add what the company is calling MyRoutes. A feature that will analyze your driving habits, patterns, location, and time/day in order to provide you with up to three different routes in-map with an estimated time of arrival, distance, and driving time for each route. The last feature, Panorama View 3D, will be available as a $9.99 in-app purchase and will give you true 3D in-map views of the terrain Read More

Navigon GPS iPhone App Gets Twitter and Facebook Support

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:11:51 UTC +00:00

Mashable

by Navigon’s MobileNavigator, one of the first iPhone apps to offer real turn-by-turn GPS navigation, has established itself as one of the best such applications available for Apple’s smartphone. The latest version of the app (available here) has an option to alert your buddies to your current location via Facebook or Twitter. It also adds an option called MyRoutes, which enables you to create custom routes according to your needs and habits. Finally, Panorama View 3D gives you a 3D terrain view, based on NASA’s data. The price of the app itself is currently $20 cheaper than before: $69.99. However, if you want live traffic information that’ll cost you an extra $19.99 (promotional price, applies only until the 15th of February), and the Panorama View 3D will cost you an additional $9.99. Put all that together, and it’s 100 bucks; not exactly cheap, but it’ll definitely buy you a full-featured navigation Read More

Navigon MobileNavigator Goes 3D, Social, and Intelligent

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:43:46 UTC +00:00

The iPhone Blog

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 | And now we can tell you why Navigon is so excited about their new 3D terrain viewing, social media integrated, intelligent routing version 1.5 update to MobileNavigator [$69.00 on sale -- iTunes link] that they’ve put it on sale and are giving TiPb readers a chance to not only win copies, but get a guided tour at Macworld 2010 on how to use it. Here are the highlights: Connection to Facebook and Twitter: A simple icon tap posts users current position, destination, and ETA without navigation interruption. NAVIGON MyRoutes: Analyzes driving habits, patterns, location, time/day and provides up to three routes clearly displayed in-map with ETA, distance and driving times for each. Panorama View 3D (in-app purchase – $9.99): True 3D in-map views obtained from NASA’s height and terrain data enable intuitive orientation of surrounding environment, and what lies ahead with digital landscape Read More

NAVIGON Updates MobileNavigator with 3D Terrain Views, Social Media Integration and More

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:29:33 UTC +00:00

IntoMobile

NAVIGON, developers of the MobileNavigator have introduced a significant update to their feature-rich navigation app. New key features include the following: While I haven’t got my hands on this app (yet), I’m intrigued by the 3D terrain view. It promises to ‘deliver an accurate depiction of surrounding environment, and what lies ahead with digital landscapes that include elevations, shadows, and geographic images’. Neat-o. The NAVIGON MyRoutes system also takes directions to a higher standard. The route recommendations given are customized for you and your location based on driving data, driving habits, day of the week, and more. So how much does it cost? Normally you would be asked to throw down $89.99 in the App Store for this bad boy. However, during MacWorld (Feb. 11-13) a special promotion price of $69.99 will be available (actually, the sale price ends on Feb. 15). If you happen to be heading down for Macworld, Read More

TiPb Give-Away: Navigon MobileNavigator and Macworld Guided Tour!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:52:50 UTC +00:00

The iPhone Blog

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Feb 5, 2010 | MobileNavigator [$69.99 on sale - iTunes link] maker Navigon is going to be at Macworld 2010 next week and knowing them, they may just have a few surprises in store for the show! You’ll be able to find out all about them first hand from Navigon, February 11-13 at booth #575 (or second hand from TiPb if you’re following along online). To celebrate, Navigon is giving TiPb readers a chance to get MobileNavigator for FREE! If you’re going to be at Macworld, Navigon is offering: If you’re following along online, Navigon is offering: Here’s how to enter: If you’re going to be at Macworld and want the FREE MobileNavigator, email rene@tipb.com with subject-heading NAVIGON and you’re entered to win — simple as that! If you’re not going to be at Macworld, but still want the FREE MobileNavigator, jump into the TiPb Apps Forum Read More

Review: On the road with the Magellan Premium Car Kit

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:30:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Magellan was nice enough to loan me a Premium Car Kit for the iPhone or iPod touch, so I put it in the car and drove around on both city streets and highways to get an idea how it worked, particularly with the excellent Magellan Road Mate software [iTunes link]. The Magellan kit is advertised to work with most other GPS apps, and can be used with many iPhone cases so you don't have to pull your iPhone out of a case to get it into the cradle. Setting up was easy: just plug in the cigarette lighter power adapter, plug the other end of that cable into the cradle, and using the provided suction cup to attach it to your glass windshield. I was able to do that without incident. When the unit powers up, it is automatically in pairing mode, and my iPhone found it quickly and paired. I Read More

AroundMe Update Adds An Augmented Reality View And MobileNavigator Integration

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:55:51 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

AroundMe has always been a pretty decent free ad-based app for finding points of interest around you and providing more detailed information for those locations, but yesterday it got even better thanks to the addition of an augmented reality view, MobileNavigator integration, and an improved map compass. AroundMe uses your current position to allow you to find points of interest near you, such as banks, gas stations, hospitals, hotels, and a whole bunch more. It also provides you with a phone number and address for the location, the ability to share the location via email, Facebook, or Twitter, and the ability to add it to your favorites or contacts. In the previous version of AroundMe, locations where simply displayed in list form, allowing you to choose a location and have it placed on the map. In v3.5, you can turn your iPhone 3GS to the left in landscape mode, while viewing Read More

Cheap GPS: Gokivo app drops to 99 cents

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:00:00 UTC +00:00

CNET iPhone Atlas

Just to clarify, that 99 cents buys you 30 days' worth of navigation (complete with real-time traffic). After that, Gokivo will cost you $4.99 per month or $39.99 if you pay annually (a considerable savings). It will cost you more over the long haul than a flat-rate app like CoPilot or MobileNavigator, but Gokivo might be a more attractive option for infrequent drivers--since there's no contract, no commitment. If you're like me and only occasionally need turn-by-turn navigation assistance, you can, literally, pay as you go. Gokivo now supports in-app transactions, so if you're leaving for a road trip or happen to get lost somewhere, just tap out $4.99 and presto: You've got another month of GPS. If you want to learn about the app's navigation acumen, read Dong Ngo's recent comparison of Gokivo and MapQuest (another subscription-based solution). But I think with an entry point of just 99 cents and Read More

TiPb Picks of the Year — Nova, Navigon, SimplyTweet, Kindle, Skype, Twitbit, 1Password, Appigo Todo, WiFiRemote, Boxcar

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:18:16 UTC +00:00

The iPhone Blog

By Staff, Monday, Dec 28, 2009 | Every week a few of us from team TiPb — bloggers, forum crew, and occasional friends alike — bring you our current favorite, funnest, most useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone (or iPod touch) related, they’re fair game. Well, as 2009 winds to a close, we figured it’s time for the staff to bring you not just picks of the week but — PICKS OF THE YEAR! So who’s on deck for the very best iPhone apps of 2009? What are our picks? Find out after the break! This game demonstrates what is possible on the iPhone from a 3D shooter. This game has set the bar. [$6.99 - iTunes link] Pick of the year, pick of the year…how do I choose a single Read More

Hitting the road with iPhone GPS apps: A holiday buyers guide

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

We're about to hit the big holiday travel peak, and it's a great time to survey what we've seen this year for iPhone GPS apps. GPS navigation by satellite has been around a long time, but it's never been this inexpensive or desirable. There's an explosion of choices, with competitive features and falling prices. For many of our readers, facing long trips to see family and friends, getting the right GPS app is a priority. A few words about this guide: I haven't seen or tested everything on the market, and the choices are constantly changing and updating. I've done my best to keep up and get some time on the road with each of the apps listed here. If I haven't talked about your favorite app, it's not because I don't like it, but because I can't vouch for it. Like all of you, I have some criteria by which Read More

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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:57:20 UTC +00:00

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Appisode 54: A New Commercial To Put You In The Mood For The Holidays, Navigon Drops Its Price And More Holiday Bargains

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:51:25 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

Apple’s new commercial has put us in the spirit of the holidays by showing all the different apps to make your moments merry. Most of the apps have obvious uses, but one stands out. More holiday deals! EA continues their huge holiday blowout and Navigon goes on sale… again! Stay connected to local events in your community by checking out the local news app in your area. Read More

Navigon drops price but fumbles Google integration

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:45:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

The Navigon Mobile Navigator [iTunes link] has become my favorite GPS app for the car. Great graphics, text-to-speech, auto night mode, and traffic integration. Today, Navigon dropped the price 30 dollars to U.S. $59.99 and added Google search. That's a great idea, because the self contained GPS apps have static databases that tend to age quickly. Navigon solved that problem by integrating a Google search to their app, which gives you the advantages of on-board maps coupled with the most up to date POI information. That's the good news. The bad news [see update note at the bottom of this post] is this first integration of Google into the app is an utter bomb. I selected POI from the menu, then Google. I then typed in 'pizza' and hit search. The query returned a 'no POI in your area' message, yet I was about 200 yards from a Pizza Hut. I Read More

Navigon MobileNavigator Gets Updated And Goes On Sale

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:54:01 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

It looks like Navigon isn’t going to let TomTom win the iPhone navigation app popularity contest without a fight. Navigon has decided to respond to TomTom’s recent app addition and price drop with an addition (an update) and price drop of their own. Navigon MobileNavigator North America and MobileNavigator Europe were recently updated to v1.4, which adds tons of new features and reduces the time it takes for the app to launch. Some of the new features include a turn-by-turn route list, Google local search, coordinate input, manual zoom in 2D and 3D while navigating, the ability to browse traffic messages by sliding screens, and much more. The v1.4 update is immediately available for download for free for any current MobileNavigator users. To top it all off, Navigon has chosen to drop the price of both apps until January 11th. MobileNavigator North America, which normally costs $89.99, is now available for Read More

The GPS app price drops continue, Navigon MobileNavigator price lowered to $59.99

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:04:32 UTC +00:00

iPhoneFreak

It looks like the MobileNavigator app from Navigon has also been subject to a price cut, albeit its just a temporary drop, but still nice. The sale is currently in effect and means that you can purchase the app for $59.99, which is down from the regular price of $99.99 — a $40 savings. And this price is noted as being valid until January 11, 2010. Additionally, the MobileNavigator app was also updated. The update brings the app up to version 1.4 and it added enhanced pedestrian navigation, Google Local Search, coordinate input, SOS/DirectHelp, turn-by-turn route list, manual zooming in 2D and 3D while navigating, country info when crossing borders and much more. Of course there was also one other feature that is sure to make any users happy — a faster startup time. Read More

Navigon MobileNavigator for iPhone Gets a Huge Price Drop & New Features in a 1.4 Update!

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:07:30 UTC +00:00

iSource

MobileNavigator, the turn-by-turn navigation app for the iPhone from Navigon, has just been updated to version 1.4, which adds several new features and performance improvements. In addition, Navigon has also dropped the price for MobileNavigator North America (iTunes link) to only $59.99 until January 11, 2010. If you’ve been holding off buying MobileNavigator due to the price, now’s a great time to pick it up at a $40 savings! I’ve been a Navigon user for several months now, and I can say that the app is definitely worth the $99.99 price, especially with the TrafficLive feature, and this promotion makes it even sweeter! Navigon has included the following new features in the 1.4 update: I can attest to the faster start up time. On my 32GB 3GS, MobileNavigator 1.4 starts up 3-5 seconds faster than it did before the update. And this is on a jailbroken device with several other things Read More

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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:17:15 UTC +00:00

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Appisode 49: New 3G Streaming Ustream App, Where To? And Navigon Team Up, And More Holiday Bargains

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:24:01 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

iTunes connect will be unavailable December 23 through the 29, likely to give their employees a proper winter vacation. Who knows they might be planning something for when they come back, but there are currently no rumors surfacing. Where To? – GPS points of interest uses Navigon’s API in their latest 2.5 update, to bring us one of the best location finders out there. App of the Day: FunMail Just type a text or facebook message and let Funmail’s Media Brain analyze your text. Funmail’s media library contains an ever growing collection of funny cartoons, edgy graphics and funny photos. Check it out for free now. Read More

Navigon About To Get An Update For The Holiday Season

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:14:41 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

It seems like it’s update time in the App Store for navigation apps. On top of the recent price-drop war it seems like developers are trying to quickly pack-up as many features as they can before Christmas. So after CoPilot Live it’s now Navigon‘s turn to get an update. The new version, which is still awaiting approval will include : To cut it short: it will now use the digital compass, help you at finding stuff and let you geek around with coordinates. What else ? Read More

Navigon AG’s MobileNavigator Lost Me There for a While

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:00 UTC +00:00

App Craver

12.03.09 App Score: 8/10 Navigon MobileNavigator – One of the big deals about Apple’s iPhone 3G and 3GS iPhones are their built-in GPS. With the right app, any 3G flavor can become a fully-featured GPS unit. Make the app cheap enough, and the iPhone as a way-finder becomes a better option than the real thing. Unfortunately, for some of us cash-poor types, the $90 for GPS apps from Navigon and TomTom is a bit hard to swallow, especially since you can buy the real thing for close to the same dough. In the interest of fair disclosure, I prevailed upon Navigon to give me a review copy. Otherwise, I would have probably bought a Garmin Nuvi GPS or something similar for about $125. And in fairness to Navigon and TomTom, they entice buyers with the occasional $20 discount such as the ones the two companies offered in Read More

Navigon submits significant update to app store

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:00:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

I love the iPhone navigation app competition that's taking place. Navigon has sent Apple a rather nifty update that adds some unique features that are sure to please current owners and perhaps entice those still on the fence about getting some kind of GPS technology for their iPhone. The Navigon MobileNavigator app [iTunes link] is on sale through today for U.S. $69.99 Here are the goodies on the way: Depending on the approval process, Navigon users should get the free update soon. We'll test it all as soon as we can get it in our anxious little hands. Read More

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:40:10 UTC +00:00

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:27:23 UTC +00:00

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Appisode 43: Apple Takes A Jab At Verizon, Thanksgiving Apps A Plenty, And A.D.D. Hits The App Store

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:31:15 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

A new Apple commercial takes a subtle bite back at Verizon, but was it effective? Navigon drops its price for Thanksgiving. Is the price they set it at where it should stay? Ebay Deals hits the App Store to help you with your holiday shopping. A.D.D. – Addictive Dumb Distractions finally hit the App Store after a six month delay. It seems to be as cool as everyone was hoping. It has 70 mini games, awesome graphics and crazy artwork to keep you fully distracted for a while. Any of you out there try it yet. Let us know what you think. Labyrinth 2 will be coming to an App Store near you hopefully sooner than later. Check out the podcast for a video preview. Utility Toolbox: LogMeIn Ignition – Access your computers from the palm of your hand. It’s a well designed application with a hefty price tag. Watch to Read More

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:33:07 UTC +00:00

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:23 UTC +00:00

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:33:04 UTC +00:00

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iPhone App Sale: Navigon AG is $20 Off Through November 30th

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:36:28 UTC +00:00

iPhones Talk

If you have been struggling with which GPS app to buy for your iPhone, assuming you don’t already have one of course, Navigon has just sweetened the pot by putting their application on sale for only $69.99. This is $20 off the regular price and is now $30 cheaper than the TomTom app that is also available on the iPhone. In addition to the regular mobile navigator being on sale, they have also discounted the Traffic Live feature which is normally $24.99 down to $14.99. This really makes it attractive as you can have everything that they offer and still pay less than the TomTom all by itself. To make things clear, I am not comparing this to the TomTom because overall, that is the better device, at least in my opinion. However, this is now a pretty nice alternative for the money. If you are going to take advantage of Read More

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:16:00 UTC +00:00

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iPhone Apps for Less Addendum: Save Up to $30 on Navigon MobileNavigator

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:57:34 UTC +00:00

The iPhone Blog

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Nov 20, 2009 | Navigon, makers of MobileNavigator [iTunes link] let us know that they’re now running a: special Thanksgiving promotion for its iPhone navigation app striving to help drivers avoid this year’s holiday traffic congestion. For 10 days only, (November 20-30) NAVIGON’s iPhone app, MobileNavigator will be on sale for $69.99 instead of $89.99 providing a $20.00 savings. In addition, NAVIGON’s Traffic Live feature is also on sale for $14.99 instead of $24.99. If you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger, and price was your concern, how’s this deal do ya? Read More

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:30 UTC +00:00

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Navigon AG Announces Thanksgiving Promotion for MobileNavigator App

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:50 UTC +00:00

iPhone Alley

Navigon AG announced that the company has launched a a Thanksgiving promotion for its iPhone navigation app, MobileNavigator [App Store, $69.99], as well as insights into holiday travel. During this time, the company is offering a special Thanksgiving promotion for its iPhone navigation app. For 10 days only, (November 20-30) MobileNavigator will be on sale for $69.99 instead of $89.99. In addition, NAVIGON’s Traffic Live feature is also on sale for $14.99 instead of $24.99. Per the press release, Navigon, which has teamed up with Inirix, has identified the following six bottlenecks in major metro regions to avoid over Thanksgiving: - New York: I-95 outbound: Traffic will begin to build at 3:00 PM. Expecting traffic delays of up 75 minutes longer than normal going southbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) between Bruckner Blvd and the Hudson River. - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont: Beginning around 4:00 PM, traffic will build on major highways Read More

Navigon Celebrates Thanksgiving Early With A MobileNavigator North America Sale

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:26 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

With Magellan and TomTom getting all of the attention lately, Navigon no doubt wanted to shift your focus back to their high quality iPhone navigation app. The best way to accomplish such a task is to have a sale, and that’s exactly what they are doing. Navigon’s MobileNavigator North America will be priced at $69.99, a full $20.00 below its regular price, from now until November 30th. MobileNavigator‘s new Traffic Live feature will also be on sale for $14.99 during that time, which is $5.00 below its launch price. That puts MobileNavigator North America well below TomTom US & Canada‘s price of $99.99, and slightly below Magellan RoadMate‘s price of $79.99. If you would like to learn more about MobileNavigator North America, check out our in-depth review. We also have a review available for MobileNavigator‘s Traffic Live in-app purchase. If you plan on traveling a lot during the holidays and need Read More

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Navigon briefly cutting price on its popular Nav app

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Gee, we were just saying how competitive it is getting in the iPhone nav department, and Navigon has gone and cut prices for holiday travelers. For 10 days only, beginning today (November 20-30) Navigon's iPhone app, Mobile Navigator [iTunes link]will be on sale for U.S. $69.99 instead of $89.99 providing a $20.00 savings. In addition, Navigon's Traffic Live feature is also on sale for $14.99 instead of $24.99. Traffic Live is a one time charge, not a continuing cost. That's a significant saving for this very popular app, and puts it under similar featured apps from TomTom ($99.99) and Magellan ($79.99). In my tests of the Navigon app I have found it accurate, and it has a superior user interface that is easy to use. Of course you shouldn't be looking at it while you are driving, and the text to speech does an excellent job of helping you keep your Read More

A trip around town with Traffic Live from Navigon

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:30:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

I've already reported on the updated Navigon iPhone app, [iTunes link] and noted that live traffic info was now included as an in-app purchase. I've spent the last 2 days driving around town testing it, and it works as advertised -- but perhaps in not as many places as I would have hoped. Here in Southern Arizona, there were very few traffic updates, so I set a destination for Phoenix and had lots of information. Clearly, Navigon is not always sourcing information from smaller U.S. cities. As a comparison, I tried the traffic info built into my car nav system, and it displayed 9 nearby traffic incidents, some as close as 4 miles away. At the same time, the nearest traffic incident I got from Navigon was 94 miles away in the Phoenix metro area. It was odd, because both systems source a lot of the same places (like Clear Channel Read More

TomTom iPhone App Update Finally Submitted, Includes Lane Guidance, Text-To-Speech, And More

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:37:26 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

It certainly is hard to believe, isn’t it? I had to read the headline at least three times myself before it finally sunk in. TomTom has decided to step out of the shadows and issue a press release stating that they have submitted an updated and feature-rich version of their iPhone navigation app to Apple for approval. According to their press release via Engadget, the TomTom update will include advanced lane guidance that will operate in both landscape and portrait mode, the highly sought after text-to-speech, a “Help Me” feature that provides direct access to emergency numbers and directions to the nearest emergency providers, updated map and safetly camera database, customizable audio warnings, and iPod player control. Alright, now let all of that sink in for a second. Are you ready for the next part? This update is going to be absolutely free, which it darn well should be considering TomTom Read More

Navigon updates again - adds live traffic

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:30:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Navigon [iTunes link] has been very aggressive in the world of iPhone navigation. After taking the early lead in features, they continue to pour on the steam. Using in-app purchasing, any Navigon owners can now get live traffic, both crowd-sourced, and additional data from Clear Channel radio stations and other traffic providers. According to Navigon: I've found the Navigon app a pleasure to use. In addition to the extra cost traffic info, this new release has added to the base software. That includes extended destination search. If you are not sure of the address you can move an icon around on a map and navigate to that point. The app also can launch in landscape mode. Navigon has offered a car kit in Europe with a cradle, speaker and power connections. The company says it is evaluating selling the kit in the U.S., but hasn't come to a final decision. As Read More

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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:25:51 UTC +00:00

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MobileNavigator Updated With Live Traffic Data As An In-App Purchase

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:30:13 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

In mid-September Navigon announced that they would be bringing live traffic data to their killer turn-by-turn iPhone navigation app, MobileNavigator, sometime during the month of October. Well, October has obviously passed, so technically they missed their target date, but at least the update is now available in early November. MobileNavigator v1.3 is now available in the App Store and it features the ability to view live traffic data, albeit at a cost. Navigon Traffic Live, as the feature is being called, is accessible via the “More” tab located at the bottom of the screen. You can then navigate your way to “Extras” and you will see a single in-app purchase available for $19.99. If we are to believe what Navigon claimed back in September, this is merely a discounted price that should stick during the first four weeks of availability. After that, the price may be going up to $24.99, which Read More

TomTom Remembers They Have An iPhone App, Updates It With Enhanced GPS Technology

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:16:20 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

I woke up this morning to what I thought was a welcoming surprise: a TomTom iPhone app update! Yes, it’s true, TomTom finally realized that they still had an app sitting in the App Store just waiting to be updated with all kinds of glorious new features. As it turns out, the update only addresses a couple of key issues and according to some early user reviews, those issues weren’t addressed that well. TomTom’s iPhone app hit the App Store in mid-August to many users’ delight, or at least what they thought would be a delight. In its first iteration, the app lacked many features including the highly sought after text-to-speech functionality. To make things worse, the app’s GPS precision was fairly lackluster and it constantly lost a signal. Some users even complained about the way the app handled and searched for addresses, as well as its sometimes clunky interface. But Read More

RunKeeper Pro, FanGraphs Baseball, Army of Darkness Soundboard, Foodscanner, NAVIGON MobileNavigator — TiPb Picks of the Week

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:31:26 UTC +00:00

The iPhone Blog

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 | Every week a few of us from team TiPb, bloggers and forum crew alike, will bring you our current favorite, funnest, most useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone (or iPod touch) related, they’re fair game. So who’s on deck this week and what are our picks? Find out after the break! Since picking up my Vibram FiveFingers shoes, I can’t use Nike+ so I needed a solid alternative. RunKeeper Pro really eliminates the need for anything else! It uses GPS to track your route, distance, speed, elevation and pace! You can create your own custom workouts and there is voice feedback too. When a workout is done, the information can be sent to their website and sent to Twitter or Facebook. I am Read More

GPS Summary – Comparison of all iPhone GPS applications

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:35:28 UTC +00:00

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Last week, I worked my way through all of the currently available iPhone on-board GPS applications. I stuck with just the applications that held all of the maps on-board — meaning that you didn’t need to have a network connection to use the maps or routing. CoPilot came out as our winner as it has the best features, though some very confusing, for it’s price. But we thought it would be a good idea to do a re-cap and compare all 5 of the GPS I looked at last week and include the first iPhone GPS application, G-Map. Odds and Ends Click, Ignore, Repeat Taking a look at some of the odds and ends, some of the things that you don’t usually think of when thinking about GPS applications, these features can really add to or detract from the value of a GPS application on the iPhone. One example, the annoying Read More

MobileNavigator To Get Live Traffic Data, But It’ll Cost You

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:53:48 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

Navigon’s MobileNavigator for the iPhone was recently updated with text-to-speech, a feature that TomTom’s turn-by-turn app is sorely lacking, and now they have decided to pile it on with a new live traffic data feature. The only downside is that it’ll cost you. The new feature, which is being called Navigon Traffic Live, will provide users with precise real-time traffic information pulled from over one million drivers across the country. It will also use information from traffic cameras, speed sensors, and conventional traffic messages. The in-app add-on will be available sometime in October for the one-time price of $24.99. However, it will be discounted for the first four weeks of availability for only $19.99. It will be interesting to see how TomTom, and every other navigation app developer for that matter, is able to respond to this recent duo of updates. TomTom has said they will be adding these necessary features Read More

Live Traffic comes to Mobile Navigator

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

It's coming! Navigon, maker of the iPhone Mobile Navigator app [iTunes link], will announce a live traffic feature tomorrow that will be rolled out next month. The update is only for the North American version of the software. Our readers have absolutely lusted after this feature for iPhone navigation, and now, after already adding text to speech in an update earlier this month, Navigon has pulled ahead of the pack again. According to the company: The system 'uses real-time speed data from over one million drivers across North America including commercial fleets such as trucks and taxis but also regular drivers with a GPS system. So if for example several vehicles on a road report slow speed, the system recognizes congestion and provides an alternate and faster route. The feature also uses an intelligent fusion of information from traffic cameras, speed sensors and conventional traffic messages coming through a radio network. Read More

Hit The Road, Jack: Navigon Takes The Lead In iPhone GPS

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:36:50 UTC +00:00

iSmashPhone

By – Up to this point, we at iSmashPhone.com have been pretty bullish on TomTom's approach to iPhone-based GPS navigation (click here for our recent head-to-head comparison of the top GPS apps). But Navigon's recent upgrade to their MobileNavigator app could change all that. The latest version adds a new text-to-speech converter that does its damnedest to sound out street names, making it unique so far amongst its iGPS brethren. There's also a more seamless integration with the existing iPod controls; as the company brags in their press release, "Drivers can now enjoy the full range of iPod functionalities with a simple one-click from map access to artists, titles, albums, audio books, podcasts and playlist selections. The feature also takes advantage of the shuffle, and automatic playlist generating technology within iPod. The driver can listen to songs again or leave it to the device to generate a random selection." Oh, and Read More

Navigon iPhone app updated with text-to-speech, iPod integration and location sharing

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:10:52 UTC +00:00

IntoMobile

Navigon has updated its iPhone application, MobileNavigator, with spanking new features. Once you press the “download,” here’s what you’ll get: And that’s about it. Kudos to Navigon for keeping its application fresh. North American version of the application could be downloaded from here (AppStore link), whereas if you live elsewhere, you should search for “navigon” in iTunes and take it from there. The price is $89.99, and the update is available free to the existing users. Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The Read More

TomTom Better Step It Up; Navigon’s MobileNavigator Updated With Text-To-Speech

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:40:10 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

TomTom definitely has the name and the technology, but Navigon is relying on frequent updates and features to grab your attention and hopefully bring you iPhone navigation app craving users over to their side. Navigon first released their MobileNavigator app for the iPhone in July, and at that time it still lacked quite a few features. As most iPhone and iPod touch developers due, they intended to offer all kinds of new features via updates and apparently they really, truly meant it. The recent MobileNavigator v1.2 update adds a handful of great features, but none is more important than text-to-speech. Text-to-speech allows you to finally take your eyes off of your device and keep them on the road by reading street names aloud as you drive. The other new features include automatic day and night display adjustment, integrated iPod control, and the ability to share your location via email. As expected, Navigon raised Read More

Holy Grail of turn-by-turn arrives: Navigon updates GPS app with text to speech

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:00:00 UTC +00:00

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Users have been begging for it, and now Navigon has updated the Mobile Navigator [iTunes link] app to read street names to you as you drive. I've tested the app around town, and it worked well, and the speech is clear and easy to understand. Here in Arizona, a lot of the street names are Spanish, and in most cases, the app pronounced them correctly. It meant that I could drive around getting navigation instructions without ever looking at the iPhone screen, which is a real safety improvement. Navigon has also added good iPod control functions. You can add new playlists or tracks, and listen while you are using navigation. This is an option that must be turned on, so if you want the function, be sure to do so. I also like that the app now knows when it is night time and switches the display accordingly. Again, this is Read More

ZOMG. Navigon just updated their iPhone app to include text-to-speech navigation! My dream GPS nav app is finally here! http://tr.im/tI9F

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:17:28 UTC +00:00

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Navigon Says Me Too! Reveals Own Less High-Tech iPhone Car Kit

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:23:39 UTC +00:00

Apple iPhone Apps

Not to be outdone by TomTom, Navigon has revealed on their Facebook page that they intend to release an iPhone car kit that should make navigating while driving a more comfortable and safe experience. According to iFun.de [Google translation] via MacRumors, the kit will simply feature a suction cup mount with an adjustable holder, and it will include the ability to charge your device. Navigon’s offering obviously lacks many of the features that TomTom has promised with their car kit, including a GPS chip, which is disappointing because this really brings nothing new to the table. It has been reported, however, that Navigon may release a subsequent version that will sport a GPS chip. Navigon hasn’t announced an exact release date for the kit, but it should be arriving sometime in October for less than 40 Euros (~US $57). Are any of you interested in Navigon’s car kit? Or are you Read More

Head to Head Comparison of the 5 Most Popular iPhone Turn by Turn Navigation Apps

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:59:15 UTC +00:00

iSmashPhone

If you haven’t heard, the iPhone now supports turn by turn navigation apps. These apps essentially turn your iPhone into one of those portable navigational devices which people refer to as “my navi” or “my GPS”. Overall, the apps are quite good. They work well, they look great, and having a turn by turn navigational system on your cell phone is highly convenient. The Palm Pre, unlike the iPhone which requires purchasing an app from the App Store, comes equipped with one of these apps, and it’s free with the Sprint service plan. The Pre’s app, “Telenav By Sprint”, is quite frankly the perfect turn by turn navigational app for a cell phone, and we compared the 5 most popular American navigational iPhone apps to the Pre app. Look below for a detailed table comparing the applications on 20 different parameters. Note: For these applications you will 100% need a car charger Read More

The Best iPhone Navigation App: TeleNav vs. Navigon vs. TomTom [Battlemodo]

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:00:00 UTC +00:00

Gizmodo

I'm happy to report that the leading car navigation apps for the iPhone work surprisingly well. Not only that, but for the next week, there's a clear choice for best app. Until August 31st, Navigon MobileNavigator will cost $70. In my testing, it competed neck and neck with the $100 TomTom, so for the next eight days, it's the best value among the top contenders. But when they're both selling for $100, that TomTom is going to look a lot more tempting. The third app I tested is TeleNav's AT&T Navigator. It's certainly worthy, and has some connected capability that the other two apps here don't, but in the end, the economics are wrong: At $10 per month, it could become frightfully expensive, with no significant added value. These three navigators are the most reputable in the app store (hence their heightened cost). They're all based on software I've used in Read More

MobileNavigator

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:20:43 UTC +00:00

AppVee

Now that Apple has allowed navigation apps to enter the app store we are seeing them pop up all over the place. There are a few different apps that stand out most prominently from the AT&T app with a monthly fee to the most recently released TomTom navigation app. But there is one app that has stood out from the rest so far, in my opinion, when it comes to navigation and turn by turn GPS. MobileNavigator is an app that combines some of the best features I've seen on GPS apps and whips out a few unique ones of its own. To start, the app does not rely on an internet connection to display the map of the area. Instead, the entire area is stored right on your iPhone. This can be both exciting and annoying as it takes up a large chunk of your memory. But I think it Read More

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