We have word from ALK Technologies, the team behind CoPilot, that an update for their GPS navigation app has been approved by Apple and is being rolled-out across the App Store as we speak. Hit the link for the low-down on what’s new in the update and some screenshots.

According to Helene Luis, ALK’s European PR & Events Executive, here’s what’s coming up:

The latest update brings a number of improvements, including enhanced GPS performance as well as iPod controls within the application.  This means that users can now control their iPod through the CoPilot Live application, making the application even simpler to use.  This automatic update is free to all existing users.

Since its launch in August, CoPilot Live continues to prove extremely popular with consumers in Europe, currently retaining top position amongst the paid navigation apps on the Apple App Store.  The CoPilot application also holds the number one position in the iTunes Top Grossing Apps chart, meaning that it has generated more revenue than any other app sold via the Apple App Store in some European countries.

The latest CoPilot Live iPhone app update has been approved and is now available via AppStore in North America, UK+IRE,

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Well the results are in for our CoPilot Live Australasia competition – yet again we were absolutely flooded with entries so a big thank you to all who entered and congratulations to those that won. Before we announce the winners, let’s take a look at the questions and the correct answers:

1. In which city did we test out CoPilot Live?

Answer: Christchurch

2. What is the name of the service within CoPilot that gives you the weather at your destination?

Answer: Live Services

3. According to our ‘About’ page, what two things are we fanatical about here at iPhonewzealand?

Answer: iPhone and New Zealand

4. Which VOIP app do we consider to be an App Store Essential?

Answer: Skype

And the winners are:

1. Stephenb

2. Moviemichael

3. Kevo

Users have been emailed their redemption codes

Not a winner? Why not pick up a copy from the appstore instead.
– CoPilot Live

Competitions! Gotta love ‘em! You get free stuff, we get to give free stuff. Awesomeness. This time, with thanks to the folks at ALK, we have three copies of CoPilot Live Australasia worth $94.99 each to give away.

To enter, please answer the following four questions, the answers to which can be found within our site.

1) In which city did we test out CoPilot Live?

2) What is the name of the service within CoPilot that gives you the weather at your destination?

3) According to our ‘About’ page, what two things are we fanatical about here at iPhonewzealand?

4) Which VOIP app do we consider to be an App Store Essential?

Once you have your answers, click here to submit them to us [closed]. All correct entries will go into the draw, but please note the following conditions:

1. Competition is open to all registered users of iPhonewzealand.co.nz. If you’re not a member, register here.
2. One entry per registered user.
3. Winners will be supplied with a redemption code to download the app from the U.S. iTunes Store. If you don’t have a U.S. account, you will be able to set…

Yesterday’s launch of CoPilot Australasia was a surprise indeed, but a welcome one. New Zealand typically gets overlooked in so many ways so it’s great to say that we’re now officially spoiled for choice when it come to GPS navigation apps for our iPhones. CoPilot arrives third to TomTom and Sygic Mobile Maps, but does it have what it takes to take the crown?

Upon firing up CoPilot for the first time, the initial impression is that this is a highly polished affair – not as ‘basic’ looking as TomTom and more ‘iPhone-y’ than Sygic, but only just. The inital setup goes through the usual options – pick your units of measurement, pick your voice for verbal instructions and so on. It also allows you to setup ‘my places’ which include your home, work and favourites. Setting these makes life much easier in the future.

The main menu includes the usual suspects such as ‘Destination’ and ‘My Places’ but also includes a couple of neat touches such as ‘Quick Stop’ which will let you quickly and easily find the things you’re most likely need to find in a hurry when in…

New Zealand just got a whole new load of GPS navigation love in the shape of CoPilot Australasia [iTunes Link]. Priced at $94.99, the app is another major GPS app in the same vein as TomTom and Sygic and features maps for both Australia and New Zealand. American and European versions of CoPilot have been out for a wee while with Gizmodo even naming it ‘Best Cheap GPS App’. We will be testing the app on the mean streets of Christchurch today and will report back with a full review either this evening or tomorrow morning, so keep your eyes peeled here is the review. In the meantime hit up the ‘read more’ link for the official blurb to whet your appetite!

Here’s the official blurb for CoPilot:

CoPilot Live is the award-winning GPS Sat Nav system that runs on your iPhone, with complete street maps of USA and Canada. It’s your personal travelling assistant that’s always at your side, ready to guide you with turn-by-turn directions and keep you better informed with useful live information about your route.

Every journey easier
CoPilot Live is packed with sophisticated features, previously…