NAVIGON USA is a Windows 10 Mobile app that turns your Windows Phone into a feature rich navigation system. Developed by Garmin Wurzburg, the app is a bit on the pricey side ($39.99) but gives you. Microsoft has now officially has stopped production of Windows phones. That’s why we have with a heavy heart decided to leave the platform. As of May 2018, the NAVIGON app and its additional. Navigon, a popular GPS navigation Windows Phone app will be leaving the Microsoft Store (formerly Windows Store) in May 2018. The removal of Navigon is the result of the lack of commitment shown. NAVIGON (sometimes referred to as NAVIGON MobileNavigator, MobileNavigator) was added by OmgItsTheSmartGuy in Feb 2011 and the latest update was made in Aug 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Apr 2020. It's possible to update the information on NAVIGON or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam. Microsoft has decided to end the production of Windows Phones. Therefore we have also decided to leave the plattform. From May 2018 the NAVIGON App and all In-Apps can be purchased anymore.
| Private | |
| Industry | Information and communications technology |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Würzburg, Germany |
| Products | GPS navigation software GPS navigation devices |
| 400 (2008) | |
| Parent | Garmin |
| Website | navigon.com |
Navigon GmbH is a Würzburg, Germany-based manufacturer of GPS devices and GPS navigation software. The company was privately owned, until in June 2011, it was announced that Navigon was to be acquired by Garmin and become a subsidiary of the company.[1] With effect from October 31, 2011, Navigon has changed its legal entity from corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) to GmbH.[2]
Navigon's products included Navigon branded personal navigation devices as well as OEM software for the navigation, wireless, and automotive sectors. Navigon had offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, and employed more than 400 people.[3] Navigon AG was purchased and fully acquired by Garmin Ltd. in July 2011.[4]
History[edit]
Navigon was founded in 1991. In 2000, the firm launched the industry's first navigation software for the Pocket PC. With the introduction of Traffic Message Channel-based (TMC) traffic avoidance features in 2002, Navigon became the first company to offer such a feature on a consumer GPS product.
In 2004, after primarily catering to the European market, Navigon directly entered the North American market by forming a subsidiary, Navigon Inc. headquartered in Chicago, IL.[3]
In 2005, the private equity firm General Atlantic bought a minority interest in the company in order to provide capital for expansion; Peter Scheufen maintains majority ownership.[3]
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In 2006, Navigon acquired Navteq's navigation software business.[3]
Navigon Europe[edit]
Navigon GmbH was the parent company of all Navigon brands. Navigon was one of the largest GPS brands in Europe and was well established there.
Navigon GmbH sold several models that carried similar model numbers (usually differentiated with the xx10 or xx50 in their number) to those sold in North America. Most of the devices included features and functionality similar their counterparts'.
Additionally, several older Navigon GmbH models were sold under the Transonic name in Europe. These models have since been discontinued, having been replaced by Navigon's then-current offerings.[citation needed]
Navigon Inc.[edit]
The U.S. subsidiary, Navigon Inc., was formed in March 2004, with Edgar Christen as General Manager, to adapt and market the Navigon product line in the North American market.
Navigon Inc. announced its first OEM agreement in November 2004 with EasyPocketNAV.com, a distributor for portable GPS navigation. EasyPocketNAV.com marketed and sold the OnCourse Navigator (TM) software, based on Navigon's technology platform, which turned Microsoft-powered Pocket PCs into voice guided GPS navigation systems.
In May 2006, Navigon appointed Andreas Hecht as Senior Vice President, General Manager, of the Americas, and in May 2007 as President, General Manager. He replaced Edgar Christen as General Manager and was responsible for Navigon's operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and South America. An authority in the navigation sector, Hecht was a 10-year veteran of Navteq, creators of the world's most widely used digital maps, where he served in senior executive roles in technology and business development in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
Navigon Inc. launched three models in the North American market in July 2007. The initial launch included the 2100 (2120 in Canada), 5100, and 7100 models. These models introduced several new features to the North American consumer GPS market including:
- Reality View - A feature which displays computer generated static images of complex Interstate Highway interchanges
- Lifetime Traffic - Traffic Message Channel (TMC) service similar to offerings from other companies, but for a one-time fee (or included with some higher end models)
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In April 2008, Navigon Inc. expanded their line-up with the 2100 Max (2120 Max in Canada) model. This model is functionally similar to the original 2100 but includes a larger 4.3' LCD screen (rather than 3.5') and adds the company's Direct Help functionality.
On October 13, 2008, Navigon announced that Michael Roach, former director of U.S. sales for LG Electronics, would become president of Navigon's North American operations.[5] In his role as president for the Americas, Roach lead all marketing and sales functions for the Americas. He reported directly to Egon Minar, chief sales officer at NAVIGON AG (Germany). Roach replaced Andreas Hecht.
On May 4, 2009, Navigon announced that they would cease North American sales. According to CEO Egon Minar: 'Due to the difficult economic environment and the aggressive pricing we have decided to withdraw from the PND business in North America for the time being. We are however not closing down our Chicago office which will continue to serve our automotive and mobile phone businesses in North America.'[6] Since this announcement the Chicago office has, in fact, been closed.
As of August 2009, the only consumer products Navigon offered in North America were apps for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 7. Visits from North American IP addresses to the www.navigon.com or www.navigonusa.com sites were redirected to a site devoted to the mobile apps, with no mention of former Navigon consumer products, even those that were brand new on the market less than a year before.
Despite discontinuing North American sales Navigon products were still supported, albeit only by e-mail with European support representatives, until sale of the company. Those individuals who owned Navigon's map update service prior to its discontinuation were still receiving map updates for their devices as of December 2009, but updating ended in 2011 with the sale of Navigon AG to Garmin Ltd.
Acquisition by Garmin[edit]
On July 26, 2011, Garmin confirmed that its acquisition of Navigon was complete. The first line of its press release stated: 'Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Navigon AG ('Navigon'), a privately held navigation provider headquartered in Würzburg, Germany.'[4] The electric car manufacturer Tesla Inc. used Navigon Garmin systems in their cars before developing their own system.[7]
Discontinued North American Products[edit]
- Navigon 2000S
- Navigon 2090S (RadioShack Exclusive)
- Navigon 2100 Max
- Navigon 2120 Max
- Navigon 2200T
- Navigon 5100 Max
- Navigon 7200T
- Navigon 8100T
- Navigon iPhone app
Current North American Products[edit]
- Navigon MobileNavigator for the Android platform
- Navigon Europe, Navigon USA, and traffic4all apps for the Windows Phone platform
Maps[edit]
The maps used by Navigon are provided by Navteq. Map errors are handled by the Navteq Map Reporter.[8] Errors can be reported using Navigon's report map errors page[9] and using the Navteq Map Reporter.[10]
In June 2011, Navigon introduced a point of interest package derived from the crowdsourcedOpenStreetMap project.[11]
Navigon Traffic Live[edit]
Navigon’s iPhone Application, MobileNavigator is all set to receive the Live Traffic feature that is capable of warning users of upcoming traffic congestion and dynamically routing the user around it.[12]
Navigon app off the market[edit]
Garmin decided to take all navigation apps – with a few exceptions[which?] – off the market as of May 14, 2018.[which?]All Garmin turn-by-turn apps are affected, including NAVIGON, NAVIGON Regions, NAVIGON Cruiser, NAVIGON select Telekom Edition and the Garmin HUD EU/NA Apps.
See also[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Navigon. |
References[edit]
- ^'Garmin® Ltd. Announces Signing of Agreement To Acquire Navigon® AG'. Navigon. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
- ^'About Navigon'. Navigon. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
- ^ abcd'History of Navigon'. Navigon. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
- ^ abMelanson, Donald (July 26, 2011). 'Garmin confirms its acquisition of Navigon is complete'. Engadget. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
- ^'Executive Profile: Michael Roach'. businessweek.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
- ^Murph, Darren (May 4, 2009). 'Navigon withdraws from GPS business in North America'. Engadget. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
- ^'First look at Tesla's new maps and navigation engine'. Electrek. 2017-08-08. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
- ^'About Navteq Map Reporter'. nn4d.com. Navteq. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^'Report map errors'. Navigon. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
- ^'Navteq Map Reporter'. Navteq. Archived from the original on 2015-07-29. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^'New POI packages from NAVIGON: site-specific information in 44 countries'. Navigon.com. Navigon AG. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^Ngo, Dong (September 16, 2009). 'Navigon GPS iPhone app to get live traffic'. CNET. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
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Another one bites the dust. For some, the chorus of fleeting Windows phone apps has become deafening as each new days brings another end to developer efforts for the platform.
Unfortunately, today Windows phone users are waving goodbye to another developer and the app Navigon. The departure, according to NAVIGON developers, wasn’t mutual. At least based on the press release that’s come months after Microsoft put a bullet into its Windows Phone platform, the developers of NAVIGON were forced to end their efforts rather than exiting the app Store using the standard “use our Web App” as a blanket suggestion that graciously excuses the lack of users.
Important Information!
Dear NAVIGON customer,
Microsoft has now officially has stopped production of Windows phones. That’s why we have with a heavy heart decided to leave the platform.
As of May 2018, the NAVIGON app and its additional packages will no longer be available for purchased. You can still use the app though and download it again as an existing customer.
For those who purchased of additional packages (e.g. FreshMaps) we will be within the license duration continue to deliver updates.
Your NAVIGON team
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Now that Microsoft has finally peeled the band aid off the tragic Windows Phone situation, most users and developers are slowly moving on. For long time champions of the platform news of departing apps and skilled developers still land with a bit of a bite as many view potential unfulfilled.
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