Whereis launched its first turn-by-turn GPS navigation app designed for Google Android phones. This application will work with recently-released Android phones from Telstra such as the HTC Desire and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.
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Spokesperson for Whereis, Fred Curtis said that the Whereis Navigator app provides mobile users with an advanced and up-to-date mapping experience in Australia.
“The new Whereis Navigator app harnesses the open nature of the Android operating system to perform in an integrated and free-flowing way. For example, the app can integrate with Android’s voice recognition software, allowing customers to perform voice searches for Yellow Pages listings and nearby points of interests. This integration also means customers can save links to their mobile home screen that, when selected, launch Whereis Navigator and automatically direct them to a favourite destination,” said Curtis.
The application comes with new features to the Whereis Navigator experience including speed alerts, a pedestrian navigation mode and flight times.
Freddie Jansen Van Nieuwenhuizen, Director, Consumer Applications at Telstra said, “The speed alert feature is designed to help customers stay within legal speed limits and to get to their destination safely. The Android app also sees the introduction of Pedestrian Mode which provides the most direct routes for people travelling on foot. It considers geographic features like street crossings, overpasses and footpaths to arrive at the safest and fastest walking routes. Another useful feature is built-in flight timetables which are great for business travelers and holiday makers. Customers can check the arrival and departure times of flight numbers, at all major airports across Australia.”
Whereis Navigator is available on selected Android smartphones running on the Telstra Next G network. Telstra Next G subscribers with compatible handsets can trial the service through a free, 7-day trial of Whereis Navigator’s premium GPS features.
