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Nokia's social apps coming to Android and iOS: lions expected to lie down with lambs shortly originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAppleGoogleiOSmobilepostminiNavteqNokiaNokia LumiaNokia PulseNokiaLumiaNokiaPulsePulseWindows PhoneWindows Phone 7.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7.5Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Navteq traffic to launch on Garmin devices using HD radio technology]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/navteq-traffic-to-launch-on-garmin-devices-using-hd-radio-techno/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/navteq-traffic-to-launch-on-garmin-devices-using-hd-radio-techno/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/navteq-traffic-to-launch-on-garmin-devices-using-hd-radio-techno/#comments The state of morning gridlock just got a little more real with the introduction of Navteq's real-time traffic via HD radio -- to be included with Garmin's nüvi 3490LMT personal navigation device. The service is said to be four to ten times faster than other similar offerings, updating details every 30 seconds for 270,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper goodness. Lucky for us, the feature will be available on other nüvi devices as well, using the Garmin GTM 60 adapter. Push past the break to check out the full PR.

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Navteq traffic to launch on Garmin devices using HD radio technology originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For better or worse, Ford owners have been basking in the overzealous infotainment ways of MyFord Touch for over a year now. Since then, the service's been updated with amenities such as integrated Nuance voice recognition for SYNC, but now the Dearborn-based automobile monolith is taking things a few steps forward. Penned for release "early next year," the MyFord Touch Upgrade will usher in a massive revamp across every nook and cranny of the system as a whole. Starting with the 2013 model year Flex, Taurus and Escape, drivers will be greeted by over 1,000 revised screens implementing an "improved look," with an up to 40 percent increase in font sizes, a simpler -- and more cohesive -- GUI focused displaying only important info (for less clutter) and notably, doubly fast response times for touch and voice-based inputs. And oh yes, it gets even better.

Those with tablets will be pleased to know that multimedia playback will be supported via USB, while mobile phones will benefit from quicker automatic Bluetooth pairing and better echo and noise-cancellation. Ford has also baked-in voice support for sports buffs with Sirius Game Finder, as well as bibliophiles with Audible.com integration (which can also be touch controlled, should you desire it). Best of all, you'll no longer need to recite any parenthetical or bracketed album info your music tracks may have, or the direction of street names when inputting addresses for directions. Speaking of, the TeleNav-enabled nav system will have further map detail courtesy of Navteq, with enhancements like more 3D imaging, "photorealistic" signage and better route planning thanks to "a database of historical traffic patterns." If you've already got some miles on an existing MyFord Touch-enabled ride, no worries -- Ford will give your system the upgrade pro bono when it's available, taking all but a (hopefully) quick visit to your local dealer. Potential and current Ford owners will find more visuals in the gallery below and full details in the press release past break.

Update: Ford has let us know that existing owners will not be required to visit their dealer for the upgrade, and will be receiving a USB drive allowing for a self-install in the mail. That said, you can still drop by your dealer after getting it to have the install done there.

Gallery: Ford MyTouch Upgrade press shots

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MyFord Touch Upgrade inbound, brings 'faster, simpler, easier' infotainment to your late-model whip originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2013audibleescapeflexfordford syncFordSyncinfotainmentinfotainment systemInfotainmentSystemMyfordTouchnavigationnavteqsynctaurustelenavupgradevoice controlVoiceControlMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Phone Apollo coming 'middle of next year,' says Nokia VP]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/windows-phone-apollo-coming-middle-of-next-year-says-nokia-vp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/windows-phone-apollo-coming-middle-of-next-year-says-nokia-vp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/windows-phone-apollo-coming-middle-of-next-year-says-nokia-vp/#comments A top Nokia exec just confirmed the much-rumored schedule for the next Windows Phone update, codenamed Apollo. Michael Halbherr, Executive VP for Location and Commerce, told us that it'll launch in mid-2012 and be a "very different game" to Mango -- hinting that Apollo actually refers to Windows Phone 8 rather than any mere decimal increment. What do we know about Apollo at this point? Well, not a great deal, but Halbherr also revealed that he's been pushing Microsoft to integrate NFC and a "positioning framework" to make its mobile OS work better with Nokia's Navteq mapping platform and thereby provide new location-based services. Sorry HTC, Samsung, but everything points to a more 'Nokia-fied' OS.

Update: We've spoken with some sources close to Microsoft who indicate that the timing given to us by Nokia is inaccurate. Unfortunately, the truth serum we used wore off before we were provided with a surrogate timeframe, but we'll of course keep our ears to the ground.

Windows Phone Apollo coming 'middle of next year,' says Nokia VP originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ApolloexclusiveHalbherrlocationlocation-basedMangoMichael HalbherrMichaelHalbherrmobilepostcrossnavteqNFCNokiaNokia WorldNokia World 2011NokiaWorldNokiaWorld2011updateWindows PhoneWindows Phone 7Windows Phone 8Windows Phone ApolloWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhone8WindowsPhoneApolloWPWP 7WP 7.5WP 8Wp7Wp7.5Wp8Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia launches Ovi Maps 3D beta, challenges Google Earth as your virtual tour guide of choice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/nokia-launches-ovi-maps-3d-beta-challenges-google-earth-as-your/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/nokia-launches-ovi-maps-3d-beta-challenges-google-earth-as-your/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/nokia-launches-ovi-maps-3d-beta-challenges-google-earth-as-your/#comments Still searching for today's internet time sink? Then look no further than Nokia's just launched beta version of Ovi Maps 3D. Thanks to some software wizardry and mysterious mapping know-how, it's now able to display cities in a new 3D view that you're able to zoom in and around to your heart's content. You can also do the same thing in Google Earth's 3D view, of course, but Nokia just might have a leg up in some respects. Unfortunately, it's still staying mum on exactly how it all works, but you can dive right in and start exploring for yourself at the link below.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: Nokia's now finally gotten official with this on its blog, and revealed that C3 is responsible for the impressive 3D mapping technology. Hit up the links below for some additional details, and head on past the break for a quick video demo if you need a bit of incentive to install the necessary plug-in.

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Nokia launches Ovi Maps 3D beta, challenges Google Earth as your virtual tour guide of choice originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mapmapsnavigationnavteqnokiaovi mapsovi maps 3dOviMapsOviMaps3dvideoMon, 18 Apr 2011 19:37:00 EST<![CDATA[NAVTEQ's Destination Maps provide mobile guidance through malls, outer reaches of your mind]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/navteqs-destination-maps-provide-mobile-guidance-through-malls/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/navteqs-destination-maps-provide-mobile-guidance-through-malls/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/navteqs-destination-maps-provide-mobile-guidance-through-malls/#comments
For anyone that's ever been hopelessly turned around within the Mall of America (or the Las Vegas Convention Center), the promise provided by NAVTEQ's newly announced Destination Maps is quite compelling. It allows for orientation, guidance and routing for indoor venues like those mentioned above, and serves up a useful map of entrances, exits, restrooms, stairwells and points of interest that would otherwise be undetectable. Neither IDG News nor NAVTEQ mentions exactly how this is accomplished, but we can only speculate that a Hybrid GPS antenna is used along side a layer of augmented reality -- but then again, these could be static routes that require no positioning whatsoever to explore. It's also uncertain which mobile platforms would support such an app (despite having been demoed on a Nokia N8 in the photo above), or if this will even make it past the beta stage. More info is expected at Where 2.0 in April, and it's a pretty safe bet that Paul Blart will be on hand for its official debut.

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NAVTEQ's Destination Maps provide mobile guidance through malls, outer reaches of your mind originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>augmented realityAugmentedRealityconference centersConferenceCentersDestination gpsDestinationGpsDestinationsdestinations mapdestinations mapsDestinationsMapDestinationsMapsgpsindoorindoor arenaIndoorArenalargemapmapsnavigationNAVTEQpoints of interestPointsOfInterestshopping mallsShoppingMallsWhere 2.0Where2.0Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:09:00 EST<![CDATA[NAVTEQ Shocker! New York City, other populated places have terrible traffic problems]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/navteq-shocker-new-york-city-other-populated-places-have-terri/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/navteq-shocker-new-york-city-other-populated-places-have-terri/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/navteq-shocker-new-york-city-other-populated-places-have-terri/#comments Do you enjoy driving? Do you adore the open road? Are you willing to do anything and everything to avoid being patted down by Patrick Downy of the TSA? Well by Golly, you might just need yourself a GPS! But look out! If you're headed to New York City, you might run into a small amount of "traffic," and that could very well cause an unwanted, but not at all unexpected, delay. Other North American spots -- most of which are "densely populated" -- just so happened to make the cut in a new traffic study from NAVTEQ, a respected leader in the navigation industry. Best steer clear of Denver, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Philly, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington D.C. if you're looking to keep the wheels moving this Thanksgiving, and we're totally under the assumption that you actually needed a research project to inform you of that. Consider yourself schooled!

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NAVTEQ Shocker! New York City, other populated places have terrible traffic problems originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gpsnavnavigatenavigationnavteqnew yorknew york cityNewYorkNewYorkCitynycresearchstudysurveytraffictraffic jamTrafficJamTue, 23 Nov 2010 08:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Magellan RoadMate GPS app updated for iOS 4, includes real-time traffic and multitasking]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/magellan-roadmate-gps-app-updated-for-ios-4-includes-real-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/magellan-roadmate-gps-app-updated-for-ios-4-includes-real-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/magellan-roadmate-gps-app-updated-for-ios-4-includes-real-time/#comments Magellan may not be the head honcho when it comes to standalone PNDs here in North America, but that's not stopping the outfit from keeping its iOS app up to snuff. With TomTom, Navigon and Garmin all introducing iOS 4-compatible apps over the past few months, Magellan has finally done likewise -- version 1.3 of the app now enables navigation to occur in the background, meaning that iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 users will still hear turn-by-turn guidance while using another application. Better still, real-time traffic information is provided free of charge through NAVTEQ, alerting motorists to accidents, traffic flow and the nearest ice cream truck. If you've already sunk cash into this one, now's a solid time to check those updates -- otherwise, you can hit the source links for a trifecta of versions catering to various regions.

Magellan RoadMate GPS app updated for iOS 4, includes real-time traffic and multitasking originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know we've seen our share of GPS units, the occasional radar detector, and even a radar detector that incorporates GPS functionality to keep on top of speed traps. The kids at Escort, however, are throwing us "the world's first fully integrated driving accessory." (Whatever that means!) Passport IQ is a 5-inch, full-color, voice controlled touchscreen GPS unit featuring NAVTEQ 3D maps and live traffic. If that weren't enough, this bad boy also sports protection against radar, laser, red light, and speed camera ticketing. If only we hadn't had our license revoked by the state of Rhode Island back in '04! (Long story.) And, yes: it costs a mere $650. PR after the break.

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Passport IQ GPS throws a radar detector into this law evading mix originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rydeen hopes to cash in on tablet fever with Android-based, Armada-powered PND originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With all the action going down at Google I/0 you can be excused for missing this latest tidbit: the folks behind Wikitude have made the beta version of Drive (their augmented reality personal navigation app) available for free for 2,000 users. And we just got our hands on it, so we know that there are at least a few downloads left at the Android Market. The full-featured demo sports NAVTEQ map data, both AR street view and 3D map view, worldwide coverage, voice commands, and both driving and walking directions. There's no word yet on when the final version will be released, so this might be your last chance for a while to play with what's stacking up to look like a pretty decent application. See the thing in action and check out the PR yourself after the break.

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Wikitude Drive AR nav app beta announced, available in Android Market (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidaraugmented realityAugmentedRealitybetadrivegoogle ioGoogle IO 2010GoogleIoGoogleIo2010gpsnavteqpndvideowikitudewikitude driveWikitudeDriveThu, 20 May 2010 17:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia's Terminal Mode spotted in the wilds of the Geneva Motor Show]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/nokias-terminal-mode-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-the-geneva-motor-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/nokias-terminal-mode-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-the-geneva-motor-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/nokias-terminal-mode-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-the-geneva-motor-s/#comments Those lovely people over at Nokia have furnished us with a few images of what their dashboard integration will look like, as well as the names of a few more partners for the Terminal Mode initiative. Intended to smarten up your car's hardware with the phone's capabilities -- whether that be to play back music, use Ovi Maps, browse the web, or whatever else -- this was announced in partnership with Alpine yesterday, but today we're hearing that Fiat, Harman Becker and Valmet Automotive are also getting in on the fun. The gallery below shows off a mockup from Valmet, which plops your Nokia into a cradle just under the Eva concept's "on" button, and then transfers all the important stuff onto an LCD integrated into the dashboard above. Nokia tells us that each OEM will have their own particular design, so this might not be how they'll all look, but as far as ease of use goes, we don't know how you can improve much on what's being shown already. Let's just hope the software is as effective as the presentation is handsome.

Gallery: Nokia Terminal Mode

Nokia's Terminal Mode spotted in the wilds of the Geneva Motor Show originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia and Alpine integrating handsets into cars, bringing Ovi Maps to your dashboard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alphinealpinealpine electronicsAlpineElectronicsautomotivebreaking newsBreakingNewscardashdashboardgpsin-car entertainmentIn-carEntertainmentin-dashinfotainmentmapsnavigationnavteqnokiaovi mapsOviMapssatnavterminal modeTerminalModeturn-by-turnWed, 03 Mar 2010 06:40:00 EST<![CDATA[NAVTEQ, Microsoft team up for better 3D maps]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/navteq-microsoft-team-up-for-better-3d-maps/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/navteq-microsoft-team-up-for-better-3d-maps/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/navteq-microsoft-team-up-for-better-3d-maps/#comments Microsoft already uses NAVTEQ maps in its products, and now it's going to start helping to make 'em better: the two companies have agreed to work together on new ways to collect, create, and store 3D map data and visuals. The basic idea seems to be for Microsoft to help NAVTEQ create better 3D mapping tools in return for supplying the data for Bing Maps, but NAVTEQ says whatever improvements are made will be rolled out to all its clients, so this should pretty much benefit everyone.

P.S.- This is a pretty wonky note, but remember that NAVTEQ is wholly owned by Nokia (although it operates independently) so this is technically the second Microsoft / Nokia alliance announced in the past four months. Ah, young love.

NAVTEQ, Microsoft team up for better 3D maps originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telmap taps NAVTEQ for iPhone GPS solution, understands the inevitable originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Practically all summer, the buzz surrounding TomTom's forthcoming iPhone GPS app was near deafening. But said noise apparently didn't penetrate the labs at Navigon, as that very outfit has produced what's easily the most full-featured option on the market today. Just a week after updating the already-great app with text-to-speech, iPod controls and location sharing, the company is now proclaiming that live traffic will splash down in October (at least in North America). The update will enable the software to utilize real-time speed data from drivers currently en route as well as historical information in order to alert you of slow-downs and re-route you when necessary. We've personally seen live traffic functions fail more often than not, but we're giving Navigon the benefit of the doubt here until we can test it ourselves. Best of all, it'll only cost MobileNavigator users (priced at $89.99) a one-time fee of $24.99 for lifetime traffic, and if you snag it within the first four weeks after it goes on sale, that rate drops to $19.99. So, TomTom -- what now?

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Practically all summer, the buzz surrounding TomTom's forthcoming iPhone GPS app was near deafening. But said noise apparently didn't penetrate the labs at Navigon, as that very outfit has produced what's easily the most full-featured option on the market today. Just a week after updating the already-great app with text-to-speech, iPod controls and location sharing, the company is now proclaiming that live traffic will splash down in October (at least in North America). The update will enable the software to utilize real-time speed data from drivers currently en route as well as historical information in order to alert you of slow-downs and re-route you when necessary. We've personally seen live traffic functions fail more often than not, but we're giving Navigon the benefit of the doubt here until we can test it ourselves. Best of all, it'll only cost MobileNavigator users (priced at $89.99) a one-time fee of $24.99 for lifetime traffic, and if you snag it within the first four weeks after it goes on sale, that rate drops to $19.99. So, TomTom -- what now?

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TomTom's much-ballyhooed iPhone GPS app best step its game up, else it'll get left in the dust by none other than Navigon. The lesser-known nav company today introduced the second major update for its MobileNavigator iPhone app (our impressions are here), and the feature additions aren't anything to scoff at. For starters, the program has become the first on-board navigation app for the iPhone to gain text-to-speech functionality, and just in case hearing street names belted out through a robotic voice ain't good enough for your high standards, the inclusion of iPod control should win you over. At long last, drivers can access the full range of iPod functionalities with a single click from map access, and it even recognizes the shuffle feature to keep you guessing. Finally, a location sharing function has been added to make stalking your pals that much easier; to close, Navigon has knocked $10 off the purchase price, bringing it down to a nearly-palatable $89.99 -- and yes, those who already own it can download the update gratis.

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Navigon sneaks text-to-speech, iPod controls and location sharing into MobileNavigator app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TomTom's much-ballyhooed iPhone GPS app best step its game up, else it'll get left in the dust by none other than Navigon. The lesser-known nav company today introduced the second major update for its MobileNavigator iPhone app (our impressions are here), and the feature additions aren't anything to scoff at. For starters, the program has become the first on-board navigation app for the iPhone to gain text-to-speech functionality, and just in case hearing street names belted out through a robotic voice ain't good enough for your high standards, the inclusion of iPod control should win you over. At long last, drivers can access the full range of iPod functionalities with a single click from map access, and it even recognizes the shuffle feature to keep you guessing. Finally, a location sharing function has been added to make stalking your pals that much easier; to close, Navigon has knocked $10 off the purchase price, bringing it down to a nearly-palatable $89.99 -- and yes, those who already own it can download the update gratis.

[Via HotHardware]

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You know what we hate? Sitting in gridlock when we could be, you know, out doin' stuff. At the very least, it's the antithesis of the "wind in your hair," Dean Moriarty-esque image we've carefully cultivated over the years. "If only," we say to ourselves, "there was a way to find routes that were free of congestion." Sure, we've heard all about your fancy real-time traffic updates -- but how well do they actually work? According to a study by the GIS data and services company NAVTEQ (so, you know, take it with a grain of salt), drivers that use GPS systems with real-time traffic info spend 18% less time behind the wheel than those who do not (that's a whopping four days over the course of a single year, or enough time to watch 1 1/2 Peter Watkins films). In addition, the company says that smarter navigation has been shown to lower CO2 output by 21 percent -- which is a good deal, no matter how you slice it. There's been no study yet to determine how drastically driver performance would decrease if Bob Dylan was the voice of your PND, but we'll definitely keep our eyes out for that one.

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GPS study finds that real-time traffic updates save drivers four days per year originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Garmin already had a little fun at CeBIT this year, but it looks as if the PND maker is gearing up for quite a thrilling IFA, too. For starters, we've confirmed that the nüvi 1690 you've seen floating about is legitimate, and if Garmin prices those connected services right (read: gives them away), it stands a chance of being a real winner. Slated to launch on September 3rd just as IFA kicks off, the 1690 will pack a 4.3-inch WVGA display, North American maps, text-to-speech, Bluetooth handsfree support and EDGE data for pulling down weather, flight statuses, fuel prices, movie times, traffic and Google-powered local search results. It should be available at the tail end of Q3 for $499.99, though there's no word on how pricey the connected services will be.

If you're looking for even bigger and better things, there's the nüvi 1800 family. The nüvi 1820 checks in with a 4.8-inch WVGA panel, a Linux-based OS, Bluetooth handsfree support, WiFi, lane assist, a traffic receiver, text-to-speech and a few features not found on your common PND. We're talking about a full-fledged web browser (with YouTube support), multimedia player, access to email, internet radio streaming and even video streaming. Of course, you'll have to provide the web access, but if you've got a MiFi or the like riding shotgun in your ride, you can keep this bad boy connected throughout the trip. Also of note, the nüvi 1860 packs all of the aforementioned goodies but throws in a 3 megapixel camera with geotagging for good measure. Garmin doesn't bother to mention pricing details on either of the 18xx units, but we get the impression that both will sticker for well over the $500 mark.

Update: That $500 sticker on the 1690 will include two years of connected services -- not perfect, but a solid gesture nonetheless.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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Garmin's connected nuvi 1690 and browser / camera-equipped nuvi 1860 leak out originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the world waits with bated breath for TomTom to make good on its promise of providing a bona fide GPS application for iPhone OS 3.0, Navigon is stepping in with every intention of stealing the aforementioned firm's thunder. Sure, AT&T has issued its own subscription app that dings you $9.95 per month, and we've also seen a few dedicated GPS apps surface from both Sygic and XRoad, but this is definitely the first on-board iPhone nav solution from what we'd call a "major" GPS company. Available starting today in the App Store, the 1.29GB MobileNavigator program contains comprehensive NAVTEQ maps of North America, and if you're interested in Europe, Navigon's app for that side of the pond was released around a month ago. Click on for a few of our thoughts.

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Navigon brings MobileNavigator to iPhone's App Store, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the world waits with bated breath for TomTom to make good on its promise of providing a bona fide GPS application for iPhone OS 3.0, Navigon is stepping in with every intention of stealing the aforementioned firm's thunder. Sure, AT&T has issued its own subscription app that dings you $9.95 per month, and we've also seen a few dedicated GPS apps surface from both Sygic and XRoad, but this is definitely the first on-board iPhone nav solution from what we'd call a "major" GPS company. Available starting today in the App Store, the 1.29GB MobileNavigator program contains comprehensive NAVTEQ maps of North America, and if you're interested in Europe, Navigon's app for that side of the pond was released around a month ago. Click on for a few of our thoughts.

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This isn't the first time that Nextar has offered free live traffic updates (courtesy of NAVTEQ) on one of its GPS units, but it is the first time that it's put Nav N Go's navigation software into use, which brings with it some easily updateable maps and, of course, some fancy 3D graphics. Otherwise, the device is a fairly standard 4.3-inch number, with it packing 1.6 million points of interest, an SD card slot for expansion, text-to-speech, the usual basic media-playback options, and that bundled live traffic receiver. So, nothing too extraordinary, but the $169.99 MSRP is certainly right, and you can pick this one up right now if you're in a hurry.

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Nextar rolls out 43LT nav unit with free live traffic updates originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Magellan's been on somewhat of a hiatus since being taken away by MiTAC, and while an unassuming FCC find has shown that it's still alive and well, we're thrilled to see the company's second actual product announcement in over half a year. The RoadMate 1475T is, for all intents and purposes, a refreshed RoadMate 1470 with a traffic receiver, though said traffic receiver works without any monthly fees. It features a 4.7-inch WQVGA anti-glare display, AAA TourBook listings, six million POIs, spoken street name guidance, highway lane assist, QuickSpell and NAVTEQ maps of the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Not too shabby for just $299, wouldn't you say?

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Just a month ago, Garmin came clean with the nüvi 1390T as part of its 1300 lineup, and today we're being formally introduced to the numerical successor. The nüvi 1490T sports a chassis that's some 25 percent slimmer than most nüvi models and an expansive 5-inch touchscreen. As with other new Garmins, this one also arrives with free lifetime traffic alerts and lane assist with junction view. Other expected amenities are also included, namely multiple-point routing, automatic time zone transition and a speed limit indicator that displays speed limits for most major roads. As insinuated, an integrated traffic receiver comes standard, and there's even an ecoRoute feature that suggests the most fuel efficient path. Finally, prospective buyers can count on Bluetooth technology for making and receiving handsfree calls, and the support for optional CityXplorer maps makes this suitable for the pedestrian in you, too. Expect it on store shelves everywhere this July for $499.99.

[Via GPS Tracklog]

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We haven't heard a peep from Magellan since MiTAC took over its consumer products division, and quite frankly, we're still waiting for a little trumpet blowing. Sneakily, said company has just launched the well rounded RoadMate 1470 on Amazon, which packs a 4.7-inch touchscreen, NAVTEQ maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, multi-destination routing, highway lane assist, spoken street names, AAA TourBook and a Roadside Assistance menu. Motorists looking for live traffic updates can plug in the optional Traffic Link device, but those kosher with doing things the old way can procure just the PND right now for $229.99.

[Via GPSTracklog, thanks Rich]

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Nextar has been pretty steadily adding newcomers to its Q4 family of navigators, and it's not about to let up now with CES just around the corner. The latest member, the Q4-LT, touts a 4.3-inch touchscreen, built-in speaker / antenna, text-to-speech support, 2D / 3D NAVTEQ maps of the US and Canada, 1.6 million POIs, an MP3 / JPEG player, rechargeable battery and of course, free traffic updates for life. Hope you're not too fond of the feature set, though, 'cause it won't even be available for purchase until Q3 2009 for $249.99.

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[Thanks, Eric M]

Update: In case you're wondering about the potential privacy concerns here, UC Berkeley has said that it has built privacy safeguards into the system from the beginning to ensure that no data can be tied to a particular phone, and it also notes that users can control the service themselves and, of course, shut it off anytime they don't want traffic data to be transmitted.

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Sure, Garmin's new nüvi 500 series can get you from point A to point G on paved and well-lit highways, but that's not the (whole) point here. Instead, these rugged (and waterproof) navigators are geared up to take to the trails, waterways and sidewalks with one-touch transitions between driving, bicycling, boating and walking modes. The 500 includes road maps and topographic maps for the lower 48 US states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, while the 550 touts comprehensive street map coverage of the US and Canada. Both devices boast a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a removable, rechargeable battery, Garmin's "Where Am I?" feature and geocaching support to boot. As for USers, you'll find the 500 and 550 on sale in Q3 for $499.99, while those across the pond will see the nüvi 550 land this September for £299.

[Via GPSTracklog, thanks Rich]

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Garmin introduces waterproof nuvi 500 / 550 for the argonauts originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia wraps up acquisition of NAVTEQ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionmobilenavteqnokiaThu, 10 Jul 2008 11:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia wraps up acquisition of NAVTEQ]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/10/nokia-wraps-up-acquisition-of-navteq/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/10/nokia-wraps-up-acquisition-of-navteq/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/10/nokia-wraps-up-acquisition-of-navteq/#commentsIt was already all but a done deal once the shareholders gave the thumbs-up and EU regulators gave the go-ahead, but Nokia has now announced that it has officially wrapped up its acquisition of NAVTEQ -- a move that, coincidentally, comes just a few days after TomTom and Tele Atlas finalized their own deal. As you might expect, both Nokia and NAVTEQ have nothing but praise for the $8.1 billion deal, with Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo saying that, "Nokia and NAVTEQ together make a powerful combination, and customers will benefit as the transaction enables NAVTEQ to accelerate its expansion into new regions and introduce innovative new content." NAVTEQ President and CEO Judson Green further added that, "Nokia has a deep understanding of the requirements for the industry," before dishing out the usual line about how the deal will benefit the customers most of all.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionnavteqnokiaThu, 10 Jul 2008 11:26:00 EST<![CDATA[EU approves Nokia's acquisition of NAVTEQ, Google signs with Tele Atlas]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/02/eu-approves-nokias-acquisition-of-tele-atlas-no-one-surprised/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/02/eu-approves-nokias-acquisition-of-tele-atlas-no-one-surprised/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/02/eu-approves-nokias-acquisition-of-tele-atlas-no-one-surprised/#commentsIn the brave new world of GPS, Nokia and NAVTEQ are one as are TomTom and Tele Atlas. At least that will be the picture within 5 business days. With the European Commission's "unconditional approval" granted, Nokia can now close the deal on its planned, $8.1 billion acquisition of NAVTEQ.

What makes the whole thing a bit more interesting is that Google signed a long term agreement with Tele Atlas on Monday which gives it access to Tele Atlas maps for use in any of Google's mobile, desktop, and on-line offerings. A move likely to put Android in even greater competition with Nokia which opted out of the Open Handset Alliance. Good times.

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EU approves Nokia's acquisition of NAVTEQ, Google signs with Tele Atlas originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Coincidence is a funny beast, is it not? On the very same day, releases have been put out touching on both of the major navigation deals that have long since been pending. To kick things off, we've got TomTom and Tele Atlas in quite the celebratory mood, as TomTom intends for Tele Atlas' listing on Euronext Amsterdam and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange "to be terminated as soon as legally possible." Can't blame a brother for wanting what's his, right? Moving on, we're hearing that Nokia will receive clearance from EU regulators "to buy digital map supplier NAVTEQ, as no formal charges are to be levied against the deal." It's also noted that the time for sending a statement of objections has passed, so from the outside looking in, it seems the two can at least move forward with their plans.

[Via Washington Post]

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TomTom / Tele Atlas a done deal, Nokia / NAVTEQ moving in that direction originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia's NAVTEQ acquisition draws probe from the EU originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eueuropean commissioneuropean unionEuropeanCommissionEuropeanUnionnavteqnokiaFri, 28 Mar 2008 16:23:00 EST<![CDATA[NavStar's Voice Navigator ditches the screen, simply talks back]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/02/navstars-voice-navigator-ditches-the-screen-simply-talks-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/02/navstars-voice-navigator-ditches-the-screen-simply-talks-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/02/navstars-voice-navigator-ditches-the-screen-simply-talks-back/#commentsThere's just something magical about listening to a British dame tell us exactly how many meters remain before we make our next turn, but we're not so sure we'd be down with only that. Nevertheless, NavStar is hoping that you won't mind the loss of visual aids when navigating to your next destination, as its Voice Navigator ditches the screen entirely and doles out guidance via auditory cues. Granted, the concept sounds at least halfway decent, but judging by a video of the unit in action, we can't say we're thrilled. The firm is, however, aiming to integrate "freshly updated NAVTEQ map data" to its servers each quarter, which should enable US drivers to take the most efficient routes as new roads open up. Hit up your local RV dealer for a demonstration, but set the expectation bar low, okay?

[Via GPSTracklog]

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NavStar's Voice Navigator ditches the screen, simply talks back originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NAVTEQ shareholders give thumbs-up to Nokia acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionmapsmobilenavteqnokiashareholdersWed, 12 Dec 2007 18:38:00 EST<![CDATA[NAVTEQ shareholders give thumbs-up to Nokia acquisition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/navteq-shareholders-give-thumbs-up-to-nokia-acquisition/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/navteq-shareholders-give-thumbs-up-to-nokia-acquisition/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/navteq-shareholders-give-thumbs-up-to-nokia-acquisition/#commentsMaybe they were just full of holiday cheer, or maybe they just felt like the match really was made in heaven, but whatever the case, NAVTEQ shareholders "overwhelmingly" voted to approve the Nokia acquisition announced in October. The affirmation will reportedly pave the way for the $8.1 billion deal to go final shortly, as antitrust regulators already signed off on it last week. Yep, looks like NokTEQ will be coming your way soon.

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