Navigon updates MobileNavigator with iOS4 multitasking, new maps and parking info

I'm hoping this update resolves some of the stability issues I've had with the Regional East app on my iPhone 3G. I know a big part of the problem is likely the severely limited RAM on the device compared to the iPhone 3GS and 4, but it really does make for a love/hate relationship with the app. If the iPod app is playing when I launch Navigon, that's a guaranteed full device crash that requires a hard reboot (hold the sleep/wake and home buttons until the Apple logo appears). Even if I launch without the iPod app playing, it can be a crap shoot if I had any larger apps running before launching Navigon, or if the phone hadn't been restarted for a few days.

Anyone else have this running on their 3G? Do you see improved stability / reliabilty?

I have a mental problem with mobile navigation -- caused by paying a few hundred euros for a Europe navigation several years ago from NaviCore for my S60 phone at the time.

A standalone PND has basic value, you can re-sell it and it continues to work no matter what you do. You can even use 5 year old maps if you want to, or skip a few upgrades.

With a mobile app you're stuck with your mobile phone. I change mobile quite frequently, just moved from iPhone 3GS from last July to iPhone 4 (both unsubvented and unlocked, so I'm getting a decent money for the 3GS on an auction site as well). In this case the navigation app would move to the new phone but it's not guaranteed -- I tried Nexus One Android phone for a few months earlier this year.

The other problem are the maps. I don't need navigation at home. I usually need it here and there, occasionally, in a number of countries. I don't want to pay n x $100 for a number of countries or regions. Europe or US isn't enough, the last time I wanted navigation was in Australia. I would rather pay $50/year for global maps.

This is an area where Nokia has done the right choice. Ovi Maps is free with global maps. The cost is bundled in the phone. One can get Nokia 5230 for a bit over 100 euros, a large 3.2" hi-res 640x360 display and all the phone features as a bonus (buy a local pre-paid SIM for random surfing etc). A pity the software is so poor.

I really wanted to buy the Navigon now for my iPhone 4 but just couldn't find a map bundle that I'd like to pay the price for.

Could anyone guide me as to whether I should by Navigon or CoPilot for use on my iPhone 4? I live in the UK where they are both priced equally, at £19.99.

I've been trying to decide for a couple of weeks now but still can't make my mind up!

One thing I have noticed is that it can be hard to see my iPhone's screen when the sun is shining on it so I suppose the app with the higher contrast and less complicated display might have the edge.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

I have used this for a couple of months ago, and for the money, I am very impressed. The traffic works well enough, and the visuals are nice. I would like to access my turn by turn list from the navigation page, and be able to turn the volume down on the voice, or off, from the navigation page.

Also, I did not need to "repurchase" my traffic subscription. It just showed up after the update.

Do gps apps like this one use up AT&T data? Say for instance I have iPhone 4 and use this daily, will it quickly eat up my data usage?

Thanks

Question: Does anybody know if I previously purchased the US Central Regional version of the app and did the Eastern Region in-app purchase on my iPhone 3G, can I re-download that in-app purchase to my new iPhone 4 at no extra charge? I would assume so, but I don't want to be slammed with an extra fee for something I'm not really using anyway (bought the in app purchase while I was on vacation in FL).

I love this app it's really awesome by far the best out of the navigation apps I have tried. I have the traffic and the 3D view as well and it's cool if you go/live somewhere with mountains.
Also for iPad users that are jailbroken fullforce works well with this app to make it run in native resolution (at least with 1.5.1 as I haven't tried yet with the new update)

I was one of the original purchasers of this app and it's had it's ups and downs. Mostly ups I might add. Fortunately, they constantly make updates to fix their bugs. That being said, after I updated to iOS 4, the app functioned on it's core feature, but the other features had some big problems. That is all fixed after v1.6.0. The pricing is still considered high, but I remember when it was $99 and I purchased it on sale for $69 (NoAmerica/Canada). I also purchased the traffic and panoramic 3D view. All in all, I paid about $100, but when I did the math on putting a nav system in my truck and my wife's car, I still came out ahead. Still has high marks using on my iPhone 3Gs and my wife's 3G.

I bought Navigon Europe the day it was released and love it. Performs far better than stand-alone tomtom and is miles better than the BMW SatNav system. Even if I buy a car with integrated SatNav, I will keep using Navigon on the iPhone and the iPad -- looks great even at x2!

I've noticed that the various Navigon apps have somewhat mixed reviews on the app store, but I'm not really sure why. I bought one of the regional apps when it on sale for $15 during WWDC and I think it's great. I think the idea of regional pricing is a good idea too, since I don't really need all of the US and Canada.