Magellan’s RoadMate GPS app has always struck us as one of several better options in the App Store, and it just got a heck of much better with v2.0. One of many main reasons for sticking with Google Maps Navigation at the Android side is the supply of constantly updated maps… at no charge. Now, people who split with $59.99 gets the most recent build of RoadMate, which simply so happens to have lifetime map updates, Yelp and Google local search. Curiously, those “lifetime” maps run out after three years, but c’mon — you’re replacing that iPhone 4 just once Steve trots out its finely tuned successor , aren’t you?
New Magellan® RoadMate® App for iPhone Features Yelp API, Google Local Search and Free Lifetime Map and lifelong Traffic UpdatesAll Existing Magellan RoadMate North America App Users Can Receive A Free Update To The recent Version
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 8, 2011 — Magellan today announced a brand new version of its RoadMate North America App for iPhone is now available at the App Store. “With major user interface enhancements designed for mobile routing, it leverages Yelp’s API to integrate reviews of local businesses.” The brand new app also features Google local search and maps of america, Canada, and Puerto Rico, comes with free Lifetime map updates, and includes Magellan’s Lifetime Traffic service that gives live traffic information and suggests alternate routes.
“Magellan is committed to innovative development at the iOS platform. With the connectivity of the iPhone, we continue to refine our interface for mobile routing and are delivering sought-after features akin to live searches, real time traffic and lifelong maps at no additional charge to our customers,” said Christine Liu, product marketing manager for Magellan GPS.
The brand new Magellan RoadMate App transforms an iPhone right into a full-featured GPS navigator with turn-by-turn voice guidance and spoken street names. Fully optimized for iPhone 4, the app delivers stunning visuals and enables turn-by-turn navigation to run within the background while users are on a decision or while using another app simultaneously.
The Magellan RoadMate North America App is additionally compatible with the 3rd and 4th generation iPod touch. With the addition of Magellan Premium Car Kit (sold separately), users can transform their iPod touch into an instant GPS navigator.
The Magellan RoadMate North America App is offered for $59.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/ .
^For maps and traffic data, “lifetime” is defined because the lifetime of the product or 3 years, whichever is reached first, or until Magellan now not receives relevant map and traffic data.
*Yelp!, Google Local, and Traffic features require data or Wi-Fi connectivity.
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