One of the most well-established and popular names in the field of smartphone navigation, CoPilot Live has returned with a new look, some new features and a new price.
Version 8 is available for Windows Mobile smartphones, and is also essentially the …
ALK’s CoPilot Live is the most popular satnav software for Windows Mobile smartphones, and second only to Nokia’s subscription service across all platforms.
Version 8 is set for launch on Windows Mobile soon, following the recent Android launch (essentially the same software but lacking the Microsoft Live Search integration), and will be available as both a download or pre-installed on a microSD card. A version for the iPhone is also imminent.
The main feature of v8 is the PND-like experience the software offers on a smartphone, with a range of clear and configurable map displays plus extras such as lane guidance. Add to that extras such as a true walking mode, and online functionality including local search and fuel prices, and you have a package that is surely set to cement its position as market leader.
Update – CoPilot Live 8 has now launched download it immediately for just £25.99 for full UK and Ireland maps (including 7 digit UK postcodes) and unlimited use navigation or £59.99 for all Europe.
The Windows Mobile version of Navigon’s Mobile Navigator 7 software offers quite a few differences from the Symbian version we first reviewed a couple of months ago.
Whilst the Symbian version concentrated on providing a solution for pedestrian users foremost (with its true pedestrian profile) and road navigation second, the PDA’s role is completely the opposite and brings to the table a host of features that are normally found on their dedicated PND models, such as text-to-speech.
Similar to the Symbian platform MobileNavigator 7 (MN7) is available to download and try for 30 days on a range of supported devices.
For the majority of tests we utilised a HTC P3600, but we also had the latest test build (7.3.3) which allowed us to run the software on our Touch HD as well, this version should hopefully be out by the time you read this.
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