With the introduction of the enhanced version of the TeleNav GPS Navigator on the Nokia (News - Alert) E62 device, Cingular Wireless has become the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to launch a wireless navigation system.

TeleNav GPS Navigator on the Nokia E62 device offers users turn-by-turn directions while driving. The device also provides customers with colorful 3D moving maps on its large, high-resolution screen. The 3D maps turn, move and stop as the driver does the same in addition to displaying a realistic image of the streets the driver is approaching and streets they are passing. He or she can pan and zoom the map to view surrounding streets as well.

“The availability of the enhanced version of TeleNav GPS Navigator initially on the Nokia E62 device adds even more value to what is already an outstanding business device,” said Jeff Bradley, vice president, business data services, for Cingular (News - Alert) Wireless, in a press release. “Not only do Cingular’s E62 customers have a great wireless e-mail and Web browsing experience, they can now use the latest in wireless navigational technology for handhelds to boost productivity by more easily and quickly getting to job sites, business meetings and the like.”

TeleNav GPS Navigator on the Nokia E62 device also comes with “along-the-route” (ATR) that helps users search for a business, place of interest, and even the lowest gas prices along their predetermined routes. The device includes “fuzzy search,” which detects and automatically fills in addresses based on current or frequently used locations. The corrective entry feature modifies information the user may have misspelled.

“Nokia developed the E62 to meet customers’ business and personal needs,” said Antti Vasara, senior vice president, Mobile Devices, Enterprise Solutions, Nokia. “TeleNav GPS Navigator is a solution which adds value while on business travel or simply getting directions to a friend's house on the weekend.”

The TeleNav GPS Navigator service is available also on the GPS-enabled HP iPAQ hw6920 Series Mobile Communicator, the Cingular 8525 and 8125 Pocket PCs, and the Palm Treo 650.

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