Garmin is updating its StreetPilot Onboard and NAVIGON smartphone apps to provide “better orientation in cities.” Thanks to the new Urban Guidance feature, users are able to integrate public transportation into their route, complete with detailed itineraries of transit stops. The so called “Last Mile” function automatically saves the location of the user’s car when…
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NAVIGON updates its Windows Phone app with traffic check, Bing integration and FreshMaps
NAVIGON has updated its Windows Phone app to make it on par with its iOS and Android offerings. New version of the application(s) come with few handy features which provide users with a better navigation experience. First, there’s Traffic Check that informs drivers of current traffic conditions with an easy-to-read gage graphic appearing after entering…
NAVIGON updates its Android app with 3D map views, Google Street View and last mile navigation
NAVIGON updated its Android app with few handy features. For instance, before starting your trip, you’ll be able to open up Google Street View and make sure you know exactly what the surroundings of your destination look like. Moreover, once you’re on the road, the application will show 3D elevations for better orientation. These true…
NAVIGON iPhone app updated with Google Street View, Cockpit function and more
NAVIGON has once again updated its iPhone app with new features. Version 2.1 introduces several handy enhancements, including: Google Street View – which is accessible both at the start of navigation and near the end when you’re approaching your destination. NAVIGON Cockpit – that displays relevant driving data in real time on a cockpit-like screen.…
NAVIGON updates its iOS and Android apps, coming to Bada phones and Cisco Cius tablet
NAVIGON had few important announcements ready for the Mobile World Congress, with its iOS and Android apps getting important updates. The iPhone version of the application will introduce the Google Street View feature later this Spring, providing users with a street-level image of their destination before starting a route. As for the Android app, it…
NAVIGON’s Windows Phone 7 app gets an update
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: NAVIGON MyMaps – separates the app from the maps so you can only download maps you’ll need, saving some space on your device in the process. Active Lane Assistant –…
NAVIGON 2.0 for iPhone rocks improved UI, lets you download only the maps you need
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…
NAVIGON for Android 4.0 rocks map management, improved UI and more
Navigation software maker NAVIGON is out with a new version of its application for Android smartphones, touting it as the first such product that allows users to “manage their maps within the app” and select which regions to download to their device. As far as I know, this is something Nokia has been doing for…
NAVIGON first to launch on-board navigation app for Windows Phone 7
NAVIGON is apparently the first navigation software company that launched a navigation app for Windows Phone 7 devices. As far as we can tell, their new application for Microsoft’s mobile platform is pretty much on par with what they’re offering on other platforms, including iOS and Android. In that sense, expect the same NAVTEQ maps,…
NAVIGON announces new smartphone navigation apps, too
On the heels of the Garmin software announcement, we have another navigation company unveiling the updated offering. It’s NAVIGON, which is owned by Garmin and which unveiled few details about its upcoming apps for iPhone and Android smartphones. The new applications, set to be released later this fall, rock several neat features, including: New map…