I don't want to miss the next turn (or speedcam) just because I am browsing for the next album on my Archos 5 Android. Unfortunately Copilot 8 does not although a very nice programm. Certainly better than any of the others I have tried (although not hard since most use the Openstreetmap database which isn't really ready for prime time yet).ĭoes Sygic run in the background and still announce turns (voice) or even switch to front and show nex turning instructions? Hopefully Sygic will be able to sort these minor niggles out, but I would recommend this to Android users as a very good satnav app. The safety disclaimer comes up every start unless you manually edit the settings.ini file to prevent this (annoying as this was sorted in McGuider 2009) and finally because the app runs in full screen it is not possible to see the notification bar or to pull this down whilst the app is visible. To return back you have to use the soft button instead. The extra maps can be added at a later date from the downloaded installer without any issues.Ī few issues I have found are the hardware back button actually closes the app rather than going back to the previous screen. Also it is possible to only install the maps you want so no having to use 2GB of your SD card if all you want is the UK. The speed camera database works exactly the same as it does on WM and Symbian and I have had no force close so far. There are a few little niggles I have but nothing that stops the app from working though.Īfter some more thorough testing (and I have put a review on my own site), Sygic Mobile Maps on Android is very good. The existing speed camera database for Sygic (once converted) works well. To take advantage enter discount code EARLY637816 in the Discount Code box during Checkout. We'll be testing the new release over the next few days but in the meantime, Sygic have extended a 10% Early Bird discount to PocketGPSWorld customers.

With 44 countries covered, full voice navigation, 7-digit PostCode support, speed cameras, lane assist this is a fully featured solution that should benefit from the multi-tasking abilities of Android. Sygic's Android implementation of Mobile Maps provides full turn-by-turn navigation as well as auto-rotate between landscape and portrait modes and auto-resume after an incoming call.

You'll need a fast connection or patience to download the 2Gb installer package but this is available as a. The single package installer has versions for Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian devices and an activation key is provided via email for the version you choose at checkout. Sygic have today officially launched Mobile Maps for Android powered handsets.Īvailable direct from the Sygic Web Shop here, Mobile Maps is priced at Euro 79.99 for a complete package covering 44 European countries.

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