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NAVIGON Updates Android Navigation App with Tablet Support, Weather and Parking Features

New MobileNavigator Version Turns Android Tablets and Smartphones into Navigation Devices; Helps Drivers to Overcome Unexpected Road Challenges

HAMBURG, Germany — (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 13, 2011NAVIGON AG, a leading provider of mobile phone on-board navigation, today announced a major free update for its Android navigation app, MobileNavigator. The app is now compatible with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), turning smartphones and tablets into premium navigation devices comparable to standalone units. The latest version has several new features designed to help drivers throughout their entire trip, such as live weather information and a new function which can assist in finding parking spaces at the upcoming destination. In addition to its existing USA version, NAVIGON also launches a North America version, which contains maps for both the U.S. and Canada, in conjunction with this update. MobileNavigator on the Android platform is the most feature-rich Android navigation app available and boasts premium functions such as on-board NAVTEQ® maps, Traffic Live, Lane Assistant, among others.

NAVIGON MobileNavigator is now compatible with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), turning smartphones and tabl ...

NAVIGON MobileNavigator is now compatible with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), turning smartphones and tablets into premium navigation devices comparable to standalone units. (Graphic: Business Wire)

“Drivers face a number of unexpected challenges when they take to the road, such as knowing what points of interest are near the destination, dealing with inclement weather or finding a place to park in an unfamiliar location,” said Gerhard Mayr, NAVIGON vice-president worldwide mobile phones business. “The newest version of MobileNavigator Android includes several new navigation features that help minimize these challenges for drivers and makes getting to their destination more enjoyable than ever before.”

These new features include:

MobileNavigator 3.6 also includes enhancements such as manual map zoom, which allows drivers to zoom in and out of maps using a two-finger pinch; display of street names in 3D mode; App2SD, which allows users to store approx. 50 percent of the app’s memory to an SD card, saving device memory and freeing up space for more apps; Auto-off GPS, which turns off the GPS feature when the app is running in the background, saving power and battery life; and a direct web link to NAVIGON’s Android FAQ site so drivers can quickly find answers to common questions.

MobileNavigator transforms Android devices into a comprehensive navigation device, comparable to standalone units. The app helps drivers to arrive stress-free and on time with spoken directions and a unique combination of advanced driving guidance. MobileNavigator relies on the devices’ GPS receiver as well as the pre-loaded NAVTEQ® maps, providing full function navigation capabilities when a cell signal is not available. Off-board navigation, in comparison, is dependent on a cell phone connection to download map and routing data. Therefore, no cell signal renders navigation useless or interrupted until a connection is re-established. Additional features include lane assistance, traffic rerouting, parking options, safety camera alerts, weather information and much more.

Pricing and Availability
MobileNavigator USA is available in the Android Market. The prices below include a Traffic Live service and high quality maps of leading provider NAVTEQ®. The latest update is available free for existing MobileNavigator Android users. NAVIGON’s Android applications are *$20 off until May 26, 2011.

MobileNavigator USA: *$39.95 until May 26, 2011 (normally *$59.95)
MobileNavigator North America: *$59.95 until May 26, 2011 (normally *$79.95)

*NOTE: Price subject to slight variations based on exchange rates between Euros and US Dollars.

Accessories
Design Car Kit for Samsung Galaxy S and Vibrant: $49.95 with free shipping, available at BringMobi.com

Compatibility
NAVIGON MobileNavigator is compatible with most Android phones and tablets and runs with Android 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 3.0. The application requires a minimum of 30 MB of free RAM and about 1.5 GB storage space for maps, voices etc. Supported screen resolutions are 320x240, 480x320, 800x480, 854x480, 1024x600, 1280x800, and vice versa.

For more information, please visit: www.navigon.com.

Find NAVIGON on:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/NAVIGON_US
Facebook: www.navigon.com/facebook
Flickr: www.navigon.com/flickr
YouTube: www.navigon.com/youtube

About NAVIGON:
NAVIGON AG is a world-leading provider of premium navigation technology. The company delivers branded personal navigation devices and software for smartphones and the automotive industry. Founded in 1991, NAVIGON led the way for the last 20 years with innovative German technology and design. NAVIGON offers on-board navigation applications for all leading smartphone platforms and is present in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South Africa.

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