CoPilot Live GPS navigation solution now available for Google Android devices

There are services provided by ALK though where a data connection is needed so it is best to use the software when you do have a data connection. You will be able to get real-time traffic alerts, 5-day weather forecasts, and the ability to share your location with family and friends.

Some of the features listed in their press release include:

• Flickable scrolling menus and maps supports touch screen gesture recognition • Clear turn-by-turn voice directions with a choice of voices • Widescreen portrait or landscape mode • CoPilot® LiveLink™ location sharing allows you to view the location of your CoPilot friends on-screen and share your location with them • Phone integration, allowing direct dialling to POIs, location sending via text and photo navigation • Safety camera alerts with free database updates

Many years ago I used the CoPilot Live solution on my Windows Mobile non-touchscreen smartphone and it is great to see such a solid solution coming to the Google Android platform.

While some may say the price is too high, you are getting a complete set of maps for your selected region and access to their servers for live data and IMHO this is a VERY inexpensive navigation solution. You can purchase additional regions to download too so if you travel overseas you will still have a full navigation solution.