All are now said to start testing in the coming months, and we're just learning that the car will feature GLONASS navigation, is said to include a "telephone with a keyboard" and will have some sort of infotainment system controlled by a "data panel, " which we're hoping is a little better integrated into the dash than the slab dominating the Model S center console.
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HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAVIGON AG, a leading provider of mobile phone on-board navigation, today announced the availability of the eighth update for its iPhone app, MobileNavigator, the most feature-rich navigation solution on the iOS platform.
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Apps like Waze might feature decent GPS navigation services on your smartphone, but carmakers want to integrate their own software services to get an edge on competitors.
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When I asked to use the navigation feature that would show me maps of places I want to go, Mr. Brin said it is prototyped but not in the version he showed me.
In-dash or on-dash, the rich multimedia, touch user interface and powerful computing capabilities of the SiRFprimaII SoC combined with CSR connectivity and audio technologies enable OEMs and ODMs to focus their limited resources on creating highly differentiated, feature-rich navigation and entertainment systems at competitive price points.
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The new Last Mile feature provides users a streamlined navigation experience when continuing by foot after parking the car.
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It is the most feature rich on-board navigation application and a top-grossing app several times in 29 different App Stores around the globe.
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Still, the highly touted NavPix feature was so useful for navigation that the reviewer claims it will be emulated " much like the iPod clickwheel" soon enough.
The smartGPS will be available in March (price TBA) with applications for both iOS and Android. (Note: these won't take the place of Magellan's existing apps.) Turn-by-turn navigation will be a premium feature -- an in-app upgrade.
Another new feature is a 3D display of either the navigation route or the contents of the media center.
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To start with, the handset will feature a dedicated Waze launcher key for GPS navigation duties, and will also sport "high level noise reduction and echo cancellation, " along with hands-free voice activation.
But unless you actually are a bird, the feature won't be of much practical use for navigation.
"The safety of drivers, cyclists and other users of the road is a concern for everybody and we are proud to lead the navigation industry by launching this world first safety feature, " said chief executive Nick Caesari.
For some experiences, such as turn-by-turn navigation or local search, location is the central feature, but increasingly, new types of applications in music, sports, and entertainment are incorporating location to personalize content delivery.
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Once a specific feature is selected via eye-tracking, thumb controls or gesture recognition can be used to select navigation, infotainment, audio, HVAC, and even smartphone connectivity functions.
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