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Software

TomTom iPhone App Now Available On iTunes

10:44AM Nick Broughall | It happened for our Kiwi cousins over the weekend, but this morning the Aussie version of the TomTom satnav app went live on iTunes for $99.99 More »
GPS

Navigon Aussie Satnav iPhone App Launching Today

10:00AM Nick Broughall | If you checked out the Lite version of Navigon’s satnav app and want to, you know, actually use the GPS chip with the software, Navigon is today launching the full version of their Australian mapping app. But you should definitely pick it up before August 15. More »
GPS

Why Aren’t There More In-Dash Satnav Solutions?

12:30PM Nick Broughall | Pioneer’s just announced their latest AVIC in-dash satnav system, and considering it’s got an RRP of just $1,199, it made me wonder why we aren’t seeing more companies getting behind the in-dash satnav option. More »
GPS

Lifehacker Interviews CEO Of Intelematics About Future Of GPS Traffic

5:11PM Nick Broughall | I have no idea how I missed this yesterday, but Gus over at Lifehacker has a great interview with the CEO of Intelematics – the company behind the SUNA traffic channel, about all things GPS. More »
GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 620 Offers Both Land And Water Navigation

2:06PM Nick Broughall | If you’re one of those people that needs both a regular satnav for your expensive four-wheeled drive and a marine satnav for your expensive luxury yacht, I really hate you. Also, you should check out the Garmin GPSMAP 620. More »
GPS

TeleNav GPS Navigator For Android Reviewed (Verdict: Impressive)

4:00AM Sean Fallon | The guys at KickingTires have put the TeleNav turn-by-turn GPS Navigator for Android and the G1 through its paces and have emerged feeling that the software is impressive, but overpriced. More »
GPS

Garmin Oregon Handheld GPS Line Gets 3.2 Megapixel Camera, Geotagging

9:00PM Sean Fallon | Garmin’s 550 and 550t upgrade to the Oregon handheld GPS lineup add a few new features for outdoorsy types—a 3.2 megapixel camera with geotagging, a 3-axis compass and a enhanced sunlight readable touchscreen. More »
Business

Navigon No Longer Selling Personal GPSs in US

1:42AM Mark Wilson | Navigon will no longer be selling PNDs (personal navigation devices) in the US. In a statement released today, the company explains, “Due to the difficult economic environment and the aggressive pricing we have decided to withdraw from the PND business in North America for the time being. We are however not closing down our Chicago office which will continue to serve our automotive and mobile phone businesses in North America.” With the rise of the smartphone, I wonder how long it will be until we see some of the bigger GPS manufacturers follow suit. [Navigon via Laptop via SlashGear] More »
GPS

TomTom Updates Cheapo GPS Navigators With Not Cheapo-Level IQ Route Software

2:42AM Matt Buchanan | TomTom’s two new entry-level GPS navigators—ONE IQ Routes and XL IQ Routes—are a lot like the existing ONE and XL, but with new cases and IQ route software from their pricier models. [TomTom, Thanks Dave!] More »