Telmap announced the first commercial launch of Telmap5 Mobile Location Companion, which they say accompanies users throughout their on-the-go experience, “going beyond in-car and pedestrian navigation.” Israel’s Pelephone is Telmap‘s “partner in crime” and they will offer the solution as Navigator GPS+.
Here’s what’s special about it (from Telmap’s press release):
Navigator GPS+ features several new content layers, enabling users to search for and access up-to-date information from a variety of content providers. Content layers integrations are server-based and can be easily expanded and modified, allowing the addition of endless sources of content without the need to update the client application. Another way for Navigator GPS+ users to explore their surroundings is through Telmap5’s unique widgets carousel that includes a rich library of useful location-enabled widgets for quick and focused access to nearby information.
As for the mentioned content integrations included in Navigator GPS+, there are local event guide WOZZON, Israel’s restaurant guide – Rest, Golden Pages (yellow pages directory), Pango widget (allows one-click parking payments) and traffic on map.
The solution is completely customized, featuring Pelephone’s brand as well as Hebrew-spoken street names as part of voice instructions. I’ve no doubts this is just the first Telmap5 integration and that soon enough we’ll see other carriers from all around the world offering the same/similar solutions…