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GPS on the iPhone just got better with TeleNav updates
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AT&T Navigator just updated to 1.3i for iPhone users and the update included more than just some bug fixes. TeleNav, the company behind AT&T Navigator, updated the software with some substantial new features that make GPS navigation on your phone a much better experience. The update addressed the looks, sounds and options on the device, all for the better.
Looks
Historically, AT&T Navigator allowed only navigation in portrait mode. At launch, I thought this was an odd feature not to have the option to switch to landscape. V1.3i ends the oddity and frankly, I hate it. Navigating in landscape is difficult as the screen real estate is much smaller and in portrait you can “see” further down the road. I’ll be keeping the phone in landscape, but now I’ll not think I am missing anything.
Sound
In version 1.3i, Gisselle, the name I’ve given the women’s voice of AT&T Navigator, sounds much crisper, especially when played over my car’s speakers. The voice guidance is now much better and is finally on par with a stand alone device spoken instructions. Nice job, TeleNav.
iPod Control
One quirk on the iPhone is previously if you wanted to listen to your iPod while navigating, you had to do the dance. That dance is open the iPod, get the music playing then open Navigator. From there a careful double click will bring up music controls. With version 1.3i, an iPod control is now nested in the window and can be utilized at anytime.
It is actually pretty slick and well done. The icon is unobtrusive yet is easy to hit while driving. This is a very welcome feature for those of us wishing to hear tunes while driving. If only they could incorporate the Pandora app.
TeleNav was kind enough to supply us with this video:
Navigator is a free download on the Apple App Store but using it costs $9.99 per month. The program replaces your stand alone GPS device and has many of the same features. From voice turn-by-turn directions to 1000s of POIs, my favorite feature is it looks up maps for every trip, providing you with the latest info every trip.
Company site: [TeleNav]
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