Nov 12, 2009 gps navigation, phones, software Leave a comment
We’ve had this list for iPhone GPS navigation apps and we just updated it with the latest information. Let us know if you think we need to add more items to the list. The list only attempts to cover apps that can provide turn by turn directions for the iPhone.
Our list currently has:
Jun 29, 2009 gps navigation, phones, software 53 Comments
It’s only been a few weeks since the new iPhone 3.0 operating system has been released and we already have a handful of GPS navigation system applications available/ or soon to be released. Let’s recap what we have so far:
TeleNav
Also known as AT&T Navigator this app is developed by TeleNav. Free to install, $10/month. More… (iTunes)
Navigon
All versions of Navigon are out. Works with no internet connection (maps are local). Recent update includes traffic for USA and Canada. It supports landscape mode. No monthly fee. U.S. version sells for $90. Other versions include Brazil, Turkey, Europe, Russia, Australia, and South Africa. Maybe a car kit from is expected. (iTunes)
TomTom
TomTom is the biggest name in Europe when it comes to sat nav. They demoed their app with the release of iPhone 3GS but still no news from them.
UPDATE: It is up. Here are some reviews for it.
UPDATE: It is out. U.S. and Canada is $100. Other versions are for NZ, Nordic, West Europe, East Europe, Australia, Italy, UK and Ireland, Iberia, France, Turkey, Hong Kong, Brazil, Germany-Austria-Switzerland, Southern Africa, Greece, Malaysia and Singapore, Benelux, and Mexico. (iTunes)
Gokivo
Gokivo is from Networks In Motion. They have a lot of experience in this just like the rest of the names up here. $1 to install, $10/month for subscription. Here’s a review that says it doesn’t work so well.
UPDATE: Number have changed a bit. Your first month is just $5. After that it is $40/year and $15 extra for traffic service. (iTunes)
Sygic
Sygic is currently available for South East Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand) for $80 and Australia + New Zealand for $65. No monthly fee.
UPDATE: Now out for more place. US version is $40. Other regions include Colombia, Brazil, Gulf, Russia, Europe, UK & Ireland, and America which includes US, Canada, and Mexico. (iTunes)
Navmii
Navmii says their GPS navigation software will be coming to the App Store soon.
UPDATE: Out for UK. Costs $50. (iTunes)
iGO My Way
iGO My Way just released their navigation app too. $80 in the U.S., 90 € for whole Europe, and 70 € for only Western Europe. How is it different from the rest? Because it does 3D terrain maps. (iTunes)
CoPilot Live
This one is from ALK Technologies. Does landscape mode as well as portrait. Includes realistic intersection view and lane assistance. UK version is £ 26, and whole Europe is £ 60. U.S. version is not out just yet.
UPDATE: North American version is out and costs $35. (iTunes)
XRoad
Xroad also have a new version of their GPS navigation app for iPhone. It is called G-Map and costs $35. Funny thing with G-Map is that eastern and western U.S. is sold separately. So the whole U.S. of A. would be $70. Canada is cheap. Only $20.
UPDATE: They’ve divided the US into even smaller regions. You can just buy CA, or even TX. Other regions they support are Russia, France, Alps, UK-Ireland, Germany. (iTunes)
MotionX-GPS Drive
What’s so special about MotionX-GPS Drive from Fullpower? How about the price? It is only $3. If you’ve used this let us know how it was. We’re curious. (iTunes)
NDrive
NDrive is kind of new. Available in 32 languages/versions. Starts at $38.
UPDATE: USA version is on sale for $30 right now. (iTunes)
Mapquest
Mapquest has an iPhone app they’re trying to get out there. It costs $4/month, $10/quarter, $30/year. (iTunes)
Magellan
Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone just came out and costs $80 for US and Canada. Maps are stored on your phone, does landscape mode, and text-to-speech (iTunes). Other versions soon to come will be Eastern and Western US, and then Europe.
Are we forgetting anyone? Also if you’ve been using any of these apps get in touch with us to get your review published here – even if it’s just a paragraph.
Feb 18, 2009 gps navigation, misc news, phones, software 4 Comments
There’s a relatively new application for drivers out there called GreenDrive developed by Road-Guard. GreenDrive was selected as a runner-up for the European Satellite Navigation Competition in 2008.
GreenDrive works by suggesting the most economical driving style to the driver. When you’re too slow or too fast it’ll tell you to speed up or break so you’re always driving close to the optimal speed for fuel efficiency. GreenDrive can be installed on GPS navigation devices or GPS powered cell phones.
GreenDrive™ is an award-winning solution that guides drivers to develop smart, smooth, and safe driving techniques that lead to an average fuel savings of 15-25% and positively contributes to environmental protection.
GreenDrive can also collect data on driver performance and let you analyze it using a web application – which can provide feedback for better driving habits.
Nov 14, 2008 gps navigation 3 Comments
After NDrive S300, Portugese GPS navigation device maker just revealed NDrive S400; a Windows Mobile handset with an integrated GPS receiver as well as navigation software to go with it. Apparently it is one of those dual processor gadgets…
Here are the specs we could find:
Oct 29, 2008 gps navigation 4 Comments
NDrive has a few new models out with some upgraded specs. If you remember NDrive is the Portugese company that was first to put a breathalyzer on a GPS navigation system and they really focus on providing satellite images for drivers.
Anyhow, their four new models are as follows:
Apparently these new models are 40% lighter and a little slimmer. NDrive Touch is equipped with version 3.3 of the NDrive navigation system which allows for a more fluid navigation through aerial images (10 images per second!!!) which according to NDrive is a first in the industry to provide such greater quality for visualization of the information.
Also all NDrive Touch models have a luminosity sensor which allows the user to control the 3D photo navigation with gestures on the screen… Read More …
Apr 23, 2008 gps navigation 13 Comments
NDrive G800 is now official after NDrive G700 which we mentioned a couple of months ago. Engadget is reporting that the G800 will provide aerial photos in addition to regular maps and will include other high end features such as visual and audible speed camera alerts, pedestrian mode for when you’re on foot, various media players with an SD card extension, a built-in Bluetooth and an FM transmitter to utilize your car’s existing audio system.
G800 is expected to hit the market in the UK for £ 315 ($630).
P.S. If you figure out what the little red envelope icon is for do leave a comment below. Maybe G800 also has WiFi?
Feb 20, 2008 gps navigation, misc news 21 Comments
We have already mentioned NDrive twice within the last week but we’re going to have to bring them up once again, thanks to their world’s first GPS navigation system with a breathalyzer. The G400 has an actual alcohol sensor on its side and can tell you the amount of alcohol per liter in your blood.
When you first start the application it calibrates; accounting for the already present amount in the environment and the sensor, and then it asks you to blow. Seriously! Check out the video:
It is coming soon… in Portugal for only 200 €… Read More …
Feb 19, 2008 gps navigation 7 Comments
Also from NDrive at MWC in Barcelona the Portuguese brand presented G700, a personal navigation device with 4.3″ screen, GSM/GPRS connectivity which enables the G700 to connect to the internet for local information.
Others features of the two way connectivity is updates on weather, traffic information, and cultural events like the concerts and movie listings.
Just like their software this GPS navigation system also offers aerial images overlayed with POIs and directions.
NDrive G700 will be marketed next month for approximately of 480€. This however does not include mobile internet subscription… Read More …
Feb 17, 2008 gps navigation, software 5 Comments
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the Portuguese brand Ndrive presented the latest version of their GPS navigation software for smart phones, symbians, as well as PDAs with Windows Mobile.
A nice feature of this navigation software is that it can display 3D renderings of buildings while routing the user. Ndrive uses photographs coming from the Spanish company Blom which specializes in high quality geographical information.
The demo for the software was rather impressive, it is quite smooth, but we’ll have to wait and see if it is really useful. We do not have information on the number of POIs yet but it is planned to be released at the end of March.
One thing to note is that data for all these aerial images takes a lot of space: 2 GB for Madrid for example. Therefore it is necessary to install only certain cities in 3D photographs and let the remainder of the country or Europe be installed in normal graphical mode.
Ndrive uses maps from Tele Atlas. Maps of Europe on DVD will cost 98 €… Read More …
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