UPDATE: You thought we were joking didn’t you, when our tipster told us of the new, 3D navigation? Now that it’s been released take a look at the video on Youtube for an idea of just how good VZNavigator VX in 3D will be.
What do you think? If you don’t have an Android device will you be getting this feature on your phone? If you use Google as of now, any chance you may switch? Yes, it’s still $9.99 a month. Let us know what you think in the comments box below.
END OF UPDATE
Verizon Wireless is bringing you the latest enhanced, 3D version of VZ Navigator in just a few more days. Thanks to our tiptser we have confirmation that this will be called VZ Navigator VX. This version includes several exciting enhancements, including 3D city driving, real highway signs and more.
Availability
The update is available on the following Android devices at launch:
- Motorola Droid X
- Samsung Fascinate
- HTC Incredible
*Version Vx will be available on additional devices later in 2011*
Enhancements
- Real Views and 3D Cities
- Real Highway Signs: Know where to go by seeing the real highway signs as you pass by.
- Real City View: Enhanced reality navigation with the most detailed 3D buildings and graphics available.
- Real Highway Views: With Real Highway views you always stay informed about upcoming junctions and lane changes.
Maps & Traffic
- SatelliteView: A satellite view of everything around you. Drive in satellite view and see exactly where you are.
- SmartTraffic: 1.8 billion traffic probes in the U.S. and 60-second updates keep you informed and offer detours to avoid jams.
- SmartStart Enhanced: Clearly see where your car is and where you need to go for your first turn.
SmartViews
- Choose the navigation style that works for you
- Low Resolution for low data use
- High Resolution for moderate data use
- View streets in day or night mode
We all know Google already has navigation so do you really think this is a great idea for Verizon? 3D maps may be a new feature for them but other GPS applications have this too. Is it worth paying for it when you can get Google turn-by-turn directions on most Androids? As of now the price is set to be the same as VZ Navigator, $9.99 a month. Will you give it a shot? Let us know what you think in the comments box below.