NAVIGON AG today announced the availability of a Mexico version of its successful on-board navigation software in the iPhone App Store. MobileNavigator transforms any iPhone 3G, equipped with at least Apple OS 3.0 operating system, and any iPhone 3G S into a complete navigation device.

“Our version for Mexico further expands our international portfolio and allows travelers premium navigation capabilities.”

NAVIGON’S MobileNavigator is the most feature rich navigation App for the iPhone and currently within the top 5 grossing Apps in the U.S. App Store. The Mexico version includes many of NAVIGON’S premium navigation capabilities such as Google Local Search, Enhanced Pedestrian Mode, Speed Assistant, Route Planning and more. Included for Mexico are also NAVIGON’S sophisticated and elegant map views and branded in-map points of interest (POIs). NAVIGON’S on-board navigation approach has clear advantages over other off-board application solutions. After downloading MobileNavigator, the software and map data is saved directly on the device, which saves costly data plans. Start the application and go, while traveling in different countries no cell needed, everything is loaded in the application on the iPhone.

“Having navigation capabilities on the iPhone is extremely helpful when traveling, no extra devices or maps are necessary,” said Gerhard Mayr, NAVIGON vice-president worldwide mobile phone business & new markets. “Our version for Mexico further expands our international portfolio and allows travelers premium navigation capabilities.” NAVIGON MobileNavigator is also available for Australia, Brazil, Europe, Gulf region, Russia, Turkey and South Africa.

The NAVIGON solution for Mexico sells for US$ 59.99 and is equipped with maps from NAVTEQ®. The App is on sale for US$ 49.99 until January 15.

Key features of the NAVIGON MobileNavigator for Mexico:

Speed Assistant Provides adjustable audio-visual warnings.
Google Local Search Users have instant access to the most up to date POI search results. Simply entering steak, for example, provides a comprehensive list of steak restaurants nearby.
Enhanced Pedestrian Mode Pedestrian mode is equipped with the iPhone compass, within the application and an option for a 3D map with automatic orientation in the direction the walker is headed (3G S only), so users can at a glance know which direction they are moving.
Direct Access and Call POIs Allows navigation to contacts saved in the iPhone’s address book and to directly call the number of POIs such as a restaurant or hotel by simply clicking on the number.
Route Planning Plan a route with different destinations ahead of time.
Full iPod Integration Drivers can enjoy the full range of iPod functionalities with a simple one-click from map access to artists, titles, albums, audio books, podcasts and playlist selections.
Location Sharing Users can share their own location, an address or a POI such as a restaurant or museum via email.
Automatic Day & Night Mode
Turn-by-Turn Route List Provides a detailed list of directions, which update automatically during navigation; eliminating each maneuvers in real-time.
Coordinate Input Employ longitude and latitude coordinates as a destination as an alternative to traditional input like an address or POI by name. Email geographical coordinates for precise location identification.
Emergency Help Tapping one of the predefined categories such as Police, Hospital, Pharmacy or Gas Station provides detailed textual description of current position sorted by distance. Emergency Help tells you exactly where you are, so you can tell other how to get to you.
Favorites Displayed in Map Destinations marked as favorites by the user are displayed on the map in a named flag icon.
Branded POIs and POIs along the route
2D and 3D map view.
Automatic switch between portrait and landscape format.
Intelligent Address Entry.
Real Signpost Display.