VZ Navigator 6.2 launched for BREW and RIM

We launched the new version V6.2 of VZ Navigator for RIM and BREW devices on 10/20. The initial set of devices that will have this new version will be Tour1, Tour2, Storm1, Storm2, Curve2, LG 9200 and the LG 11000. Great team work, lots of weekend work and particular emphasis to usability and quality went into making this release not only much better than VZ Nav V5 but also has raised the bar for future releases.
Key emphasis in this version has been to further improve usability based on the feedback that our valued users have provided from VZ Nav V5. Some of the key improvements that has gone into this release are:
1. Dashboard navigation: Dashboard navigation provides a simplified view and displays the most essential information of upcoming maneuvers . Dashboard view does not display the map of the route and displays only the up coming maneuver, current road name, up coming road name, etc.. Dashboard navigation is specifically useful for smaller tier devices with limited display area/small screen size and avoids overwhelming the user with too much on a small screen.

2. Look ahead - Look aheads allow the user to scroll and preview the next maneuvers on the route. I personally like this feature, particularly on meidum to long trips as I am always curious to understand the entire route before starting.
3. Better traffic alerts - Much better traffic congestion and incident annoucements.
4. Bing search (for brew) - Brew will be using Bing search that was released earlier this year on RIM. Key new search features include spelling suggestions and the search is powered by Bing/Microsoft.
5. RIM devices now include Suretype support for all text fields within VZ Nav.
6. Ability to upgrade to Global support (across Europe and North America) on RIM devices capable of global roaming

In addition to the above, several other improvements within navigation provide for a improved user experience and satisfaction. Go VZ Nav!!