skobbler Launches GPS Navigation 2 with Offline Nav
October 12, 2011skobbler today announced that its navigation suite is now available. GPS Navigation 2 offers both online and offline navigation of the world. skobbler calls GPS Navigation 2 "a new sat nav concept that will change the way we navigate forever." The application is available from the Apple App store, free for a limited time and with free map updates for life.
GPS Navigation 2 offers hybrid navigation. Users can install select maps directly to a device for a minimal fee, to avoid problems caused by data connection loss in locations with poor reception and potentially save on data charges to a mobile device. Maps can also be installed and removed as necessary to allow users to tailor the package to their specific travel needs, and manage what can often be limited storage capacity on mobiles, skobbler said.
GPS Navigation 2 has a redesigned interface and is compatible with both the full retina display of the iPhone 4 and all 3G iPads with built-in GPS. A new landscape mode brings the option of widescreen viewing, the “free driving” mode allows users to use map orientation without entering a destination, and an extensive range of points of interest are available via the category and local search functions. Other features include coordinate-based navigation and the ability to send locations to friends via e-mail or Facebook.
“We’re confident that GPS Navigation 2 is the future of sat nav,” says Marcus Thielking, co-founder of skobbler. “Our hybrid functionality puts users in full control and addresses the biggest pet hate that smartphone users currently have with alternative sat nav software — namely a loss of signal that can force a data disconnection and interrupt navigation. Giving users the option of utilizing either online or offline maps, and choosing which to install or remove depending on their needs, is a big step forward. It’s like having a virtual map in your pocket, and with free driving and a browsable map mode our customers will never feel lost again.”
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