BlackBerry Navigator launched in Beta Zone it offers Turn-by-Turn Navigation from TomTom – UK users only.
Navigation & Traffic:
- Real-time turn-by-turn spoken directions to destination
- Automatic re-routing if a turn is missed.
- Preview route steps and upcoming turns.
- Trip summary and overview map with entire trip highlighted.
- 3D map view simulates what the user should expect to see ahead.
- Spoken directions include both maneuvers and actual street name pronunciations so that users can focus on the road and not the screen for a safer driving experience.
- Local Search
- Local Search – provides information for nearby hotels and restaurants as well as other POIs, such as businesses, attractions, and events. Narrow the search by choosing sub-categories.
- One-touch calling feature – dials the place’s phone number for the subscriber.
- Save directory results to the address book for future use.
- Home screen shortcuts – Easily create home screen shortcuts for “click to go” to frequent or important destinations.
- Extras
- 7 digits postcode support
- BBM Integration – Send location enabled messages to your BBM contacts.
- Facebook – Keep your friends and family updated by posting your location or favorite cafe to Facebook.
- Contacts App Integration – Get directions to a contact right from your device’s contacts.
- Day/Night Mode – Automatic Day and Night Mode.
If you are located in the UK, head on over to the BlackBerry Beta Zone and check it out, let us know what you all think.