Map Display / Graphics

1. Dynamic adaptive drawing engine that can do 10 frames per second – providing a video-like experience.
2. Free rotation and tilt control on and off routing
3. Use of 3D objects render – Landmarks
4. No limitation on zoom in and out on and off routing
5. Display of pedestrian streets, ferries routes and trains
6. Display of terrain types (urban, green, river and sea)
7. Different colour schemes to choose from.

 

Search

1. All searches have instantaneous feedback – results are displayed while typing.
2. Accepts search for city centre, street centre, street number, street crossings
3. Accepts search from postal codes system instead of city
4. Faster searches:
   • By the usage of initials or parts of initials in any order
   • Results are based on city population (large cities are displayed on the top).
   • Record of partial history of past searches
5. Accepts search by POI names in cities or POI by proximity
6. Accepts search by all POIs in a city or limited by POI category or sub-category
7. POI information can have: phone, email, URL and description in HTML, that are usable by the phone hardware
8. Accepts search by coordinates in 3 coordinates’ formats
9. Records all search history (deletable)
10. Accepts ABC or QWERTY keyboard layout

Routing

1. Faster, shorter or pedestrian modes
2. Choose between  “Accept Tolls” or “No Tolls” on routing calculation
3. Information displayed : Next manoeuvre and its distance , total distance to destination, actual time, estimated time to arrival and arrival time
4. Demo routing, if GPS is disconnected
5. Road book available with past and next manoeuvres
6. Automatic routing recalculation on missed manoeuvre
7. Can display off-road routing till next available road
8. Show present street and next street name on approaching manoeuvre
9. In routing can: calculate alternative route, block road by distance or from road book
10. In routing can move, pan and ask the interface for street names or POI names simply by tapping on the screen.
11. In routing can search for another places and route directly without stop navigating.
12. Can route from map coordinates by screen input

Safety

1. Sound Alarm for specific absolute speed
2. Visual and Sound Alarm for street maximum allowed speed
3. Visual and Sound Alarm for safety radar proximity with velocity limits

Favourites and communities

1. Can handle unlimited favourites’ categories defined by the user
2. Supports unlimited number of favourites
3. Favourite categories can be customized by user with: name, visible or invisible on map, visibility scale, displayed icon (from icon library or user generated icon)
4. Favourites can have: name, address, email, phone, web, fax and description. Phone numbers, email and URL’s are usable by the phone hardware.

Settings / Customization

1. General: system time 12/24h
2. Localization: Can handle 32 languages, keyboard preference and Km/Mph
3. Map appearance: Auto zoom on/off, Landmarks on/off, Templates, POI display settings by categories
4. GPS: 3 coordinates formats

Updates and services

1. Updates via iPhone Store
2. NDrive Store: embedded store to buy maps easily and direct from the application. Free download of additional voices and alerts. Wi-Fi Connection recommended.
3. Website support: Customer support by email, FAQ, video tutorials, manual downloads and accessories purchase.

Directly from the App Store.

Click here to go to the iTunes App Store:

NDrive for iPhone - Frequently Asked Questions

• Which iPhones does NDrive work with?

NDrive works with GPS-enabled iPhones: 3G and 3Gs. It is not compatible with 1st generation iPhones or iPod touch.

 

• It takes a while to get a GPS fix. How can I help this?

  Your iPhone has a built-in GPS receiver which allows it to pinpoint your location accurately on the map. It may take more than five minutes to acquire an accurate GPS position or 'fix'. NDrive can also use your iPhone's mobile Internet connection to determine your location. This is called 'Assisted GPS', and while it is not as accurate as the GPS receiver it can help you get an initial location fix quicker.
  
  Please note that you might not receive turn-by-turn guidance from NDrive until you have a GPS fix.
  
  Here's some tips for optimum GPS performance

  • Make sure that your iPhone has a clear view of the sky. This will help you get a GPS fix quicker
  • When you start NDrive your position will be quickly displayed using the mobile Internet connection, however it may take more than 5 minutes to get a full GPS fix
  • There is an on-screen indicator in NDrive which shows the status of your GPS fix. This is the small red, yellow or green status bar on the right top in front of the driving screen.
  • You should have your iPhone syncing with iTunes on a regular basis so you can get a better GPS fix location, or allow Iphone to make data connections. We have seen that an unconnected iPhone have much more problems in getting a good position causing a lot of errors in the navigation
  • iPhone seems to report worst the GPS sign in high speed situations, of more then 120km/hour, so you can expect worst positioning precision. This may occur in high speed situations on highways.
  • Also iPhone seems to have some late positioning report when the car starts to move on crossings. So you must expect some delay.

• How can I improve the battery life while using NDrive on my iPhone?

NDrive can provide continual guidance on the iPhone 3GS, for more than two hours, on a full battery charge. You can check the battery level using the on-screen status indicator. Once the battery level falls below 20% you will receive a warning. We recommend you to use an in-car charger to keep your iPhone charged on long journeys. To maximise the battery life you should choose on NDrive's system settings on th e"Light" definition: "System", this way the backlight wil be managed by the iPhone OS, so the screen dims out and you keep receiving voice instructions.

 

• Are safety cameras available?

Camera alerts are available on NDrive for iPhone and updates will come shortly.

 

• Can I buy additional maps from other regions and add them to my NDrive App?

Currently we are unable to offer map region upgrades for NDrive single region iPhone version. You can buy all Europe or USA/Canada as separated products via App Store.
In the near future there will be a the possibility to upgrade or buy maps more selectively.

 

• Can I control my music while using NDrive?

Yes, you can access iPod control while using NDrive. Simply start your iPod before starting NDrive. Then while using NDrive simply press the iPhone home button twice to access the control menu.

 

• Gesture recognition:

  How do I TILT the map using gesture recognition?

  On the map screen, drag two of your fingers up or down the screen.
  Repeat this action and the map will tilt.
  

  How do I ROTATE the map using gesture recognition?

  On the map screen, use two of your fingers to create a rotation-like gesture. Repeat this action and the map will rotate.
  

  How do I ZOOM OUT using gesture recognition?

  On the map screen, squeeze together two of your fingers into a pinching action. Repeat this action and map will zoom out.
  

  How do I ZOOM IN using gesture recognition?

  On the map screen, spread apart two of your fingers (reverse pinch action). Repeat this action and map will zoom in.
  

  How do I INCREASE/DECREASE VOLUME using gesture recognition?

  On the map screen, drag one finger over the black menu area (next to the menu button). Repeat this action from left to right and the volume will increase. Repeat the action from right to left and the volume will decrease.