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Sygic update Mobile Maps/Aura apps to Sygic GPS Navigation

Dan — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:39:10 +0000

You may remember a while back we told you of how Sygic intended to abandon two apps and merge them into one on the store. So instead of having “Mobile Maps” and “Aura” they would just have “Sygic GPS Navigation“.

Well today the updates started to roll out and here’s how it is going to work.

Sygic to force ‘upgrade’ from Mobile Maps to Aura?

Steve — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:31:31 +0000

Any of you that have been with us from the start will know that Sygic Mobile Maps was one of the first turn-by-turn apps produced for New Zealand and the first that we ever reviewed, and well… let’s just say it holds a special place in our hearts. A year or so after Mobile Maps hit the store, Sygic launched a second turn-by-turn app, Aura.

Since the launch of Aura, both apps have happily co-existed side-by-side as two distinct products, allowing consumers to choose which of the two suits them most and purchase accordingly. Now, however, it would seem that Sygic have disowned their first-born, and will convert Mobile Maps to Aura via a software update whether you like it or not. While we’re certain that Sygic are rolling out with the best of intentions, we don’t think it’s right. Read on for our thoughts.Read More

© Steve for iPhonewzealand, 14/02/2011.
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Competition: Win a free copy of Aura by Sygic (Updated – new way to enter)

Steve — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:25:37 +0000

A couple of weeks back, we took a look at Sygic Aura Australia & New Zealand, the next generation turn-by-turn GPS navigation app. Now, the good people at Sygic have kindly given us a redemption code for a free copy worth $64.99, and it’s yours for the taking. All you have to do is like our Facebook page, then post a video of yourself telling us why you deserve to win. Keep reading for the full details.

UPDATE: Wow, you guys are really camera shy! OK… you can now enter the competition in words instead of via video.

© Steve for iPhonewzealand, 29/10/2010.
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Post tags: Aura, competition, giveaway, GPS, navigation, sygic, turn-by-turn
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Updated apps from Sygic offer more GPS navigation goodness for NZ

Steve — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:45:14 +0000

If you’ve read through our GPS navigation app reviews, you’ll know that we’re pretty big fans of Sygic’s Mobile Maps app. A few weeks back, Sygic’s ‘next-gen’ GPS app, Aura, hit the Store but we never got round to reviewing it. Well, now Aura has received a significant update in the form of version 2.0, and an update to the original Mobile Maps has hit the store, so we thought we’d take a look to see whether either app has what it takes in today’s GPS market. Read More

Sygic announces next-gen GPS app, Aura: looks amazing! (video)

Steve — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:45:50 +0000

Sygic, creators of one of our favourite GPS navigation apps, Mobile Maps, have announced their next-generation ‘real 3D’ GPS app, Aura. Described rather excitedly as a “dream come true”, it promises to be a “professional car navigation meets pedestrian-centric application with social networking in a single real 3-D futuristic product”. Phew! Got that? We have to say… it looks fab with densely and slickly-animated 3D buildings and topography, and best of all a New Zealand version is coming. We’ll be going hands-on with an in-depth review once the app is released but in the meantime read on for the full press-release, screen-shots and a video demo to whet your appetite.Read More

Sygic Update Available now

Dan — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:52:50 +0000

Just in…. Sygic version 8.0.1 is available now with a raft of updates.

Sygic update now available

Dan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:24:39 +0000

Well folks, after only a couple of days and hot on the heels of TomToms release Sygic have released an update as well. Gotta love competition
Head past the read more to see what’s included in this update and hit the link to download.
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Sygic Mobile Maps 2009 competition winners

Steve — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:26:41 +0000

Well the results are in for our Sygic competition – 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:

Competition: Win one of three copies of Sygic Mobile Maps 2009

Steve — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:46:25 +0000

With thanks to the fine folks at Sygic, we have free copies of Sygic Mobile Maps 2009 Australia / NZ worth $84.99 each to giveaway to three lucky readers! Read on for details of how to enter.

Review: Sygic Mobile Maps 2009

Steve — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:00:56 +0000

Convergence, sweet convergence. First your iPhone let you chuck out your iPod, your PDA, your dusty old filofax and even your lame netbook. Now, you can burn your road maps and even bin your in-car GPS, thanks to iPhone 3.0 and the introduction of turn-by-turn GPS apps. The first such app to hit The Store in New Zealand is Sygic Mobile Maps 2009, but is it any good?Read More