As noted on LBSFix.com in October, Cingular has launched Telenav on a series of devices. Today they announced the launch of Telenav on the Nokia E62. The press release indicates that Cingular is the first wireless carrier to launch a navigation application with 3D maps and "fuzzy search". Interesting to see that Telenav would select to launch something like this on a single device, rather than mass market like they have with other offerings at Sprint / Nextel.
The 3D maps "move and stop as the driver does the same, while also displaying a realistic image of the streets the driver is approaching and streets they are passing. Users can also pan and zoom the map to view surrounding streets."
Fuzzy Search "also known as predictive address entry, which detects and automatically fills in addresses based on current or commonly-used locations, as well as corrective entry, which automatically revises information the user may have misspelled."
Two interesting features, but will they be lost on a single device deployment, and when will Telenav launch them on their other carrier partners?
To use the service, you will need to purchase a separate bluetooth receiver. Cingular is offering a 30 day free trial. Subscriptions start at $5.99 for 10 trips per month or $10 for unlimited monthly trips.
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