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Navigon submits significant update to app store

by Mel Martin Nov 30th 2009 at 4:00PM

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:
  • Enhanced Pedestrian Mode: It features a new user interface and uses the digital compass built into the iPhone 3GS. The map now automatically moves with the user making it easy to recognize in which direction to walk.
  • Google Local Search: Users can easily find their way to new places. Simply entering "steak Chicago," for example, provides a comprehensive list of steak restaurants in the Windy City. By clicking on one of the search results, users are guided to the destination.
  • Navigate by Geographical Coordinates: Navigate using latitude and longitude, and email those coordinates to others.
The Google search capability should be most welcome. With all the POI data on the iPhone, Navigon MobileNavigator and other competitors often don't have up-to-date destination information. By allowing a data exchange over the cellular network, you'll have the latest information.

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.

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Gary Mueller

How about reviewing the Navicat navigation app?

December 01 2009 at 6:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
turim

When I bought Navigon Nordics, I thought I could eventually upgrade and include other countries with in-app purchase. Not so!
Guess that´s on my list of wishes for future features in Navigon!

Looking forward to try the new features in the forthcoming ver. 1.4 though!

December 01 2009 at 3:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
John R. Haigh

Apple's probably going to offer a free version that works as well. No sense in paying for these nav apps.

-John :)
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November 30 2009 at 11:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kyle

Can we cut down on all these GPS reviews it is getting ridiculous.

November 30 2009 at 10:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Evan

As I don't currently own a nav app for the iPhone (outside of the built in maps app) I am quite surprised that these are "new" features. Wtf were you guys living with before? A gen 1 garmin equivalent? I would have thought this stuff would be standard in the first release.

November 30 2009 at 6:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Thomas

I hope I can use the Google search for addresses too. One of the major flaws of Navigon (still the best GPS on the iPhone) is searching, which remains stuck in the state-city-street-number hierarchy, instead of allowing simple address and POI search. It can be a real pain, and often makes it not worth the effort for short trips, especially if you don't know what "city" a rural or suburban location falls under.

The other problems are no route overview, too many tiny road names unreadably displayed on the screen, and of course too slow (to load and search). Also, the accuracy of TomTom's voice lane guidance has recently surpassed Navigon's (though N's pictures are better) -- Navigon needs to add more "keep right" kind of tips.

November 30 2009 at 5:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Seth Amott

Well shoot, while this update is very much appreciated, I just yesterday updated my Navigon app, Finally, to the latest version. Thanks to Apples way of updating apps, I have to wipe quite a bit off my phone before it can install. Please Apple fix the way large Apps like this update. I really don't wan to keep multiple gigs free on my iPhone.

However, I might do this one sooner, Google Search sounds enticing.

November 30 2009 at 4:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
info

I'm tired of reading countless articles on here about nav software for the iPhone. We get it, there are a lot of choices and regular updates to them. Nothing to see here, move along.......

November 30 2009 at 4:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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