Navigon have updated their navigation application for the second time and once again the update is free to existing users.
This release adds Text-To-Speech and iPod controls as well as some other minor changes. The Text To Speech allows the road names to be included in the navigation instructions giving the driver more confidence in the manoeuvre they are making. The iPod controls are also a very welcome feature as previously although you could set the iPod playing in the background if the playlist or album ended then you had to exit the Navigation application to change the music.
Also included in this release are: Location sharing, and automatic day/night mode switching.
The Navigon iPhone Navigation application has been in the iTunes App store for some time now. Although this is a good seller it is not so useful if you have no way to mount the iPhone in your car. There have been a number of very good third party mounts available for some time now, but nothing from any of the software manufacturers until now!
Whilst I was at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin I met with the guys from Navigon who told me about a new mount that is to be available in October. This mount is based on the award winning PND mount with an interchangeable holder for the iPhone. Whilst it is not an active mount (having an integral power connector) it does come with a cigar lighter power adapter and charging cable. Continue reading »
Navigon have launched their MobileNavigator Europe Turn-by-Turn solution in the AppStore.
Based on their popular navigation solution for Personal Navigation Devices, MobileNavigator offers features such as 2D/3D maps, landscape and portrait support and reality view.
Navigon also mention the auto-resume navigation after call feature which will be essential for anyone who uses their iPhone hands-free in their car.
We hope to be reviewing this solution very soon but for now, full details are available in the AppStore.
Hot on the heels of the unveiling of TomTom’s iPhone SatNav at the WWDC yesterday comes Navigon with news of their iPhone solution.
Navigon’s turn by turn navigation application will be available in the Appstore later this month, called MobileNavigator, it will be compatible with both the iPhone 3G and 3G S models that have OS 3.0 installed.
Amongst its long line of features, MobileNavigator will have Reality View Pro, Real Roadsign Pro, Lane Assistant Pro, Speed Assistant and Day & Night Mode.
2 versions will be available, full MobileNavigator and FREE MobileNavigator Lite No pricing has been announced at time of writing.
