Magellan GPS today announced availability of an upgraded version of its Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone. The new App can be purchased for US$59.99 (a $40.00 savings off of the regular price until January 3, 2010).
New version includes the following upgrades:
• Compatible with iPod touch 2nd Generation
• Customizable speed warnings
• Interactive POI on map; show POI detail with option to route-to or call the POI
• Customizable, multi-destination routing
• Use the improved music player without leaving the map screen
• Address entry improves routing to contacts in address book and sorts city options by distance
• Ability to plan a trip in simulation mode with up to 16X FF, Rewind, Pause and Next
• Find My Car now also in OneTouch menu
• Overall UI enhancements tailored to the phone navigation environment:
– Larger back button
– Larger vehicle indicator
– Direct map access button
– Larger placement of music button
– Tap car icon to save “current location”
– Improvement on the panning experience
The new version of the Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone is available now. Users who purchased the original app can download a free update at the Apple App store automatically.
Source: MiTAC Digital Corp.
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