Fans of Waze can now access the popular crowdsourcing map owned by Google through their vehicle’s in-car display or touchscreens. Waze is now part of Android Auto, Google’s car software platform that brings the functionality and feel of a smartphone to the vehicle’s central screen. The merge, which was initially announced more than a year […]
Nokia today announced a major update to its HERE Drive navigation application. HERE Drive, which is available to all Windows Phone 8 devices, offers step-by-step, voice-guided navigation. When planning routes, the app now shows a list of all the turns before the driver begins navigating. The app now also provides an overview of the entire […]
Navigon has updated its iOS $30 navigation app to version 2.1 adding Google Street View, which will be dropped from Apples Maps app in its forthcoming iOS 6 release. To celebrate the update, the Navigon app can be had for savings as much as $20 of its normal $50 price depending on the version chosen. […]
NAVIGON today announced the launch of the first on-board navigation app for Windows Phone 7 smartphones. NAVIGON’s app is available for Windows Phone 7.5 users and takes advantage of new features made available to developers with this new release such as the ability to save an address to the start screen. In addition, NAVIGON also […]
Navigon will soon release an all-new version of its navigation apps for iPhone and Android that now feature user-selected download of the specific regions users want, keeping downloads faster and avoiding wasted storage space. The leaner, lighter maps also load faster and zoom in quicker, and can be optionally or automatically updated every quarter. The […]
Delta Air Lines is seeking approval to test the iPad and other tablets beginning next quarter, according to spokeswoman Gina Laughlin. The Federal Aviation Administration only recently approved the use of the iPad instead of paper charts or electronic flight bags (EFBs). Although EFBs may offer some of the advantages of tablets, they can weigh […]
Mar 7 2011 | Posted in
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ALK Technologies has announced CoPilot Live 9, their next generation GPS navigation platform for smartphones and tablet devices. Featuring an all-new interactive user interface, routing technology and seamless access to useful local online content, CoPilot Live 9 provides intuitive and precise GPS navigation in-car or on foot. Key innovations include: Optimal Routes: CoPilot Live 9 […]
Sony has announced its first in-dash car navigation systems for the U.S. market, featuring technology powered by TomTom. Designed to offer drivers the ultimate package of technology, innovation and style, the new XNV-770BT and XNV-660BT A/V navigation systems feature advanced car audio, video and navigational technologies. “TomTom’s expertise in navigation and our long-standing tradition […]
Oct 2 2010 | Posted in
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Cobra has announced the debut of the 7750 Platinum, its new 7″ navigation unit specifically designed for the professional driver. The new 7750 Platinum features enhanced graphics, Junction View with Lane Assist, State Mileage Log, and Hours-of-Service Log. In addition, the new 7750 Platinum features the last-mile routing, offering superior road coverage on secondary highways. […]
Aug 24 2010 | Posted in
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The latest version of the TomTom App for iPhone can now be purchased on the App Store . The TomTom App for iPhone version 1.4 is compatible with iOS 4 and, among many new features, now includes multitasking functionality that allows users to receive turn-by-turn directions while their iPhone is running other Applications. With version […]