iGO My way for iPhone updates with via points, new maps
updated 12:30 pm EST, Thu December 3, 2009
European, North American editions improved
NNG has released a major update of iGO My way, its turn-by-turn navigation app for the iPhone. The software is mainly distinguished by 3D junctions and landmarks, as well as an emphasis on simple icons and large buttons. The v1.1 update includes new maps for Europe or North America, depending on the edition of the software. People with the full European app gain access to maps for Albania and Macedonia.
Under the hood iGO has been improved with several features, most notably via points, which can be used to redirect to a gas station or some other point of interest (POI) without losing the main destination. POIs with phone numbers can now be called from within the app, and the iPhone contact list has been integrated as a source of addresses. Similarly, music playback controls have been integrated so that users can avoid regularly quitting and relaunching. On-the-go playlists can be generated as needed.
The update lastly makes a QWERTY keyboard layout available. The North American version of iGO is $80; a Western European edition is $75, while complete European coverage costs $100.
