Navigon (28 articles)
Latest Stories 
-
Navigon for Windows Phone 7: GPS turn by turn arrives
US and Europe 11 October 2011 15:22 GMT TweetAlthough TomTom has yet to make a Windows Phone 7 navigation app, that hasn’t stopped its rival Navigon from launching one.
The new Navigon for Windows Phone 7 app is available for all Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) users and takes advantage...
-
Navigon updates iPhone and Android apps, Windows Phone 7 on its way
IFA 2011: New features and new design 1 September 2011 11:36 GMT TweetNavigon, who was recently bought by Garmin, has announced it will be updating its Android and iPhone apps as well as announcing a new Windows Phone 7 app at IFA, in Berlin.
The new versions will bring a new "effortless and intuitive" user interface,...
-
Garmin snaps up rival Navigon
Satnav giant with an eye on the apps 15 June 2011 9:28 GMT TweetGarmin has announced that it has completed the takeover of Navigon, with the German company set to become a subsidiary of the Kansas-based satnav giant.
The cost of the takeover is undisclosed although it is widely accepted that Garmin's main...
-
Navigon 40 Plus review
REVIEW
Never cut an angry truck driver up again with this device's lane assistance
1 October 2010 9:59 GMT
Tweet
The Navigon 40 Plus is a 4.3-inch, mid-range satnav (the 70 series is the top-end of this range with a slightly larger 5-inch screen) that comes with full European maps. So what makes this device different from the satnav you've currently got stored...
-
Navigon 2510 Explorer offers travel guide for tourists
New pedestrian-friendly SatNav comes with Sightseeing feature 26 April 2010 16:11 GMT TweetThe latest GPS navigation system from Navigon, the 2510 Explorer, comes with the company's Sightseeing software pre-installed.
When enabled, the European-specific software notifies drivers of attractions along their route, and points out tourist...
-
Navigon 8410 satnav review
REVIEW
Does this satnav impress?
17 November 2009 15:08 GMT
Tweet
The Navigon 8410 comes in near the top of Navigon's range of satnavs, topped only by the 8450 Live which brings connected features such as live traffic, weather and local Google search to the mix, pitching it against the top of the range TomTom HD...
-
Navigon launches iPhone Car Mount
Whilst latest update available for £1.19 11 November 2009 15:36 GMT TweetNavigon is going down the TomTom route by offering a hardware accessory to support its Navigon MobileNavigator iPhone application.
And support is the correct word, as the Navigon iPhone Car Mount, unlike the more expensive TomTom effort,... -
Navigon Truck Navigation software announced
Avoid low bridges 5 November 2009 12:16 GMT TweetNavigon has launched new navigation software designed specifically for drivers of lorries, motor homes and caravans to help them reach their destinations without getting stuck under a low bridge.
With personal profile building including... -
Navigon adds traffic info to iPhone app
Coming in October 17 September 2009 17:39 GMT TweetNavigon has announced a new feature for its iPhone navigation app - live traffic data. The app will be able to warn you of oncoming congestion, and actively route around it. Navigon reckons it has the "highest accuracy available today".
"By... -
Navigon updates iPhone app
Text-to-speech, iPod controls, location sharing 11 September 2009 12:53 GMT TweetNavigon has announced the availability of a second free update for the North American version of MobileNavigator for the iPhone, an update that is already available in Europe and Australia.
The update brings a text-to-speech function that... -
PHOTOS: Navigon 8410 3D satnav
IFA 2009: the theme of the show continues 4 September 2009 17:44 GMT TweetSatnav makers are doing everything to convince the public that it's still worth buying a PND, but Navigon look like they've hit on something that'll keep them ahead of smartphones for a while - well, we had to stop and have a look when we saw the Navigon...
-
CoPilot LIVE intros European maps for iPhone, still keeps price cheap
Western and Eastern Europe included 31 August 2009 13:56 GMT TweetCoPilot Live makers ALK have launched a new European version of its GPS software for the iPhone App Store.
The new version, priced at £59.99 will offer UK and European maps and be the same price as the TomTom and Navigon UK offerings. -
Navigon MobileNavigator for iPhone review
REVIEW
Can your phone help you home?
19 August 2009 12:00 GMT
Tweet
If you've got an iPhone, there are plenty of options to utilise the GPS element of your phone to let you get to A to B and beyond.
One of the biggest problems with dedicated navigation devices is remembering to take it with you in the first... -
7 iPhone Apps that let you ditch your GPS
Do you really need a dedicated unit? 6 August 2009 19:38 GMT TweetSo you've got yourself an iPhone, who hasn't I hear you ask, and you want to get from A to B, so what are your choices? Here are a couple of apps you should take a look at:
TomTom Car Kit
TomTom's navigation service on the iPhone via... -
Navigon 8410 navigator announced
New £400 flagship model 23 July 2009 10:18 GMT TweetNavigon has announced the Navigon 8410, describing it as "the most sleek and technologically innovative new addition to the Navigon series".
The 8140 offers a "state of the art", flat, mineral glass 5-inch screen that includes a touch-sensitive...
Five tips for photographing snow Exposure, contrast, light, kit and point of view
Nikon D800 pictures and hands-on Full frame camera in the flesh
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 New and improved?