I've had a similar thing happen to me and I believe it was due to an app update. Going from 1.0 to 1.1 switched my highways preference to "avoid".
Going from 1.1 to 1.2 I didn't have that problem, though.
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Navigon to Add Live Traffic Data as In-App Purchase for MobileNavigator
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I've had a similar thing happen to me and I believe it was due to an app update. Going from 1.0 to 1.1 switched my highways preference to "avoid".
Going from 1.1 to 1.2 I didn't have that problem, though.
If they use all of the data sources they mention, which include other users of the application relaying their speed and route information back anonymously, it has the potential to work very very well.
The primary problem with most traffic services are the huge delay times between when accidents/jam-ups happen, the data gets updated to a server somewhere and then get re-propogated over cryptic technology such as traffic bands on FM radio.
The Navigon application could shave minutes off of this process which makes the traffic data more relevant.
It also means that when your route is being calculated it will not only look at the traffic conditions now, it will take into account what they historically are going to be like at specific times on specific routes, so that it doesn't send you down a highway that is currently clear but is scheduled for back up city ever day at 4pm.
You've got it backwards. You absolutely want the option set to Fastest or Optimum. (Fastest is probably your safest best).
The shortest trip from LA to Chicago for example may take many side roads and avoid highways altogether.
Shortest = Least miles
Fastest = Least Travel Time.
I thought fastest was highest average speed. Then optimum would be shortest time. Navigon needs to clarify this. As I am only guessing....
I thought fastest was highest average speed. Then optimum would be shortest time. Navigon needs to clarify this. As I am only guessing....
Navigon clarifies this in their manuals for their other products, but this is true of most GPS units out there.
Shortest = Shortest Distance. Only good if you are trying to plot the shortest point A to B route. Can be much longer time-wise.
Fastest = Shortest Travel time. This is the best default choice IMO.
Optimized = Hybrid. Optimized is close to fastest, but it also figures in some other factors which may make the route more pleasant. I think things like # of left turns, amount of time on the highway etc are figured in here.
I just plotted several routes I'm very familiar with in Navigon. I have to say the best results came when I selected "Fast" as the route type. Optimum isn't so optimum on the Navigon IMO.
Optimised I believe is as follows.
The fastest route from A to B may take 40 minutes and cover 30 miles.
The optimum route from A to B would take say 42 minutes but only cover 20 miles. If the time difference is negligable but the distance isn't it will take this route.
Navigon quote this: 'Your route is calculated as the most efficient combination of the shortest and the fastest path, allowing you to minimise fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emmisions'.
The fastest route from A to B may take 40 minutes and cover 30 miles.
The optimum route from A to B would take say 42 minutes but only cover 20 miles. If the time difference is negligable but the distance isn't it will take this route.
Navigon quote this: 'Your route is calculated as the most efficient combination of the shortest and the fastest path, allowing you to minimise fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emmisions'.
I think you are right Vinny. I remember reading something along those lines back in my old Navigon PND manual. In any case, In my area I've found the optimum routes are a little strange at times.
Also, it seems like the Navigon on the iPhone remembers the last setting used... so some users may have experiencing problems if they previously chose "shortest" route.
I like that as an option.
And I know it's been said before, but it bears repeating: I really like how responsive Navigon is.
Still waiting anxiously for traffic, and then route list w/opt out option, and the app will be complete.
The European version was submitted thursday of last week. I don't know if the north american version is submitted yet but they have said it would come shortly after. So we are waiting on apple.
Pictures of the update on Flickr
The Navigon facebook page is a really good place to get information from Navigon. There's pictures of the latest update here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/navigon/sets/72157622402401892/
Enjoy. I can't wait!
The Navigon facebook page is a really good place to get information from Navigon. There's pictures of the latest update here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/navigon/sets/72157622402401892/
Enjoy. I can't wait!
They still haven't even submitted the North American update for approval yet... as soon as they do, could be up to an additional 2 weeks of waiting for Apple to approve..
Seems like Navigon dropped the ball on this one, considering how the majority of iPhone business is in the US currently, why would they not focus efforts in North America for first country to release?
Not that other countries aren't important. We have nukes, I'm just sayin'.
Seems like Navigon dropped the ball on this one, considering how the majority of iPhone business is in the US currently, why would they not focus efforts in North America for first country to release?
Not that other countries aren't important. We have nukes, I'm just sayin'.
Good things come to those who wait
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Because they are a German company? that said, most of us are waiting for the traffic update. Navigon say timelines have slipped and they want to release a quality product. Rest assured, when it arrives (after Apple spend a month reviewing it), it will be excellent.
Patience.
Because they are a German company? that said, most of us are waiting for the traffic update. Navigon say timelines have slipped and they want to release a quality product. Rest assured, when it arrives (after Apple spend a month reviewing it), it will be excellent.
Patience.
There are some grumbles starting to appear over on navigons facebook page that traffic (in those countries that are currently live) is only for highways. Not sure if that will be much use to anyone. I certainly won't pay £15 for it if that is indeed true.
It's been out for the european version for almost 2 weeks now. On twitter they said that they have had a few problems processing the update, they are working it out and will submit it.
Navigon have posted a comprehensive answer surrounding how traffic will work:
Regarding to all of your questions, here are some information on our Traffic Live services: Traffic Live blends seamlessly into MobileNavigator with easy to read displays and simple to use menus. The software automatically includes traffic information when calculating a route, and drivers receive immediate on-screen alerts to new incidents and congestion as they occur.
The NAVIGON MobileNavigator display also provides detailed information regarding the severity of the incident and the speed of traffic flow.
Our Provider INRIX uniquely aggregates and intelligently combines real-time traffic speed information from hundreds of thousands of GPS-enabled commercial vehicles, GPS-enabled consumer vehicles and mobile devices, and traditional road sensors in Europe.
Unlike with TMC or TMC Pro, the information is given in real time. We receive this information from various sources, such as NAVIGON Live users and various floating car partners (Floating Car Data). This enables us to find out further details in addition to the traffic reports, such as the current traffic flow speed on motorways and main roads, and to continually receive current, reliable and accurate information on the traffic conditions.
The real-time data comes from a combination of several valid sources. For example, we also work with various floating car partners. These partners also give us information on the current traffic flow speed. Combined with additional traffic data sources (sensors) providing traffic reports, this provides us with extremely reliable data that offer users real added value.
The service is actually available in following countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Finland, Norway, Netherlands, Austria and Sweden. Switzerland, UK, Spain, Italy will follow asap. It will not be necessary to install the service again, the countries will be supplemented automatically as soon as the service is available.
Regarding Traffic Service in France:
INRIX covers more than 300.000km of the French road network.
Coverage includes Autoroutes, Routes Nationales, a selection of Routes Départementales and Urbaines (most of them with inner city coverage).
update has just appeared on itune store
Has anyone downloaded it yet? Can't wait to go home to download it.
Has anyone downloaded it yet? Can't wait to go home to download it.
It's just finishing installing then going to do the in app purchase for the traffic data. I'll let you know how it performed after my drive home.