Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. 

Garmin launches offline satellite navigation for iPhone

Relaxnews
Friday 05 August 2011 00:00 BST
Comments
(Garmin)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Garmin has significantly overhauled its satellite navigation apps for the iPhone, announcing new versions this week.

Garmin StreetPilot Onboard drops the satellite navigation brand's attachment to cloud-stored maps, which was clear in its earlier attempt at a navigation app, one that required an always-on data collection.

The new apps, released for the US, Canada and the UK, come complete with preloaded maps, meaning they will work when roaming is switched off or in poor signal coverage areas.

Extra features, such as Live Traffic and fuel-price information, are also available, but require a data connection and the purchase of an upgrade package via Apple's in-app purchase mechanism.

It is the first time Garmin StreetPilot, which offers lane guidance, 3D buildings, real-time speed camera information and junction view, has been launched in the UK.

The new app hit the app stores in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom priced at $39.99, $49.99 and £44.99 respectively, allowing the brand to compete with its major rival, TomTom.

TomTom first launched its iPhone app in 2009 and has made repeated upgrades to the software, most recently adding the ability to plan multi-point routes.

The TomTom US and Canada version costs $39.99, while the UK version retails for £49.99.

http://garmin.com/apps

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in