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New Navigon GPS Devices Learn from Users’ Driving Habits

New Navigon GPS Devices Learn from Users

Germany’s Navigon has unveiled three new GPS units that aim to bring individualized routing and driving direction to a whole new level by factoring in users’ driving habits into their route planning, as well as factors like speed limits, travel times, construction, and traffic. The devices’ MyRoutes feature shows each route on the integrated display and continuously updates its planning account for new factors and how the user is driving.

“Any device can get you from point A to point B, but the real challenge is delivering an experience that helps our customers overcome the challenges they face every day on the road,” said Navigon America’s president Michael Roach, in a statement.

Rand McNally Navigation for Cell Phones

Venerable map maker Rand McNally (they’ve been around 150 years!) has introduced Rand McNally MONA, a $9.99/month mobile phone application which puts maps and directions right on your mobile phone without any additional equipment or expensive map updates.

As a cell phone application, MONA (which stands for Mobile Navigator) doesn’t have a dedicated interface for mapping functions, so it relies a bit on using a home or office computer to set up details before you head out on the road. Users enter destination addresses online, and they’ve automatically uploaded to the users’ phone. Once there, MONA’s “easy-to-use” interface lets users find their destinations reliably, complete with voice prompts with turn-by-turn directions, and automatic alerts and re-routing if drivers miss a turn. (Or, um, if they turn the wrong way. Not that I’ve ever done that. I’ve heard it happens. Just saying.)

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